Marion County Farm Bureau

09/05/2026

Come join the Marion CFB Young Leaders next Saturday (September 12th) at the Southern Illinois Antique Power Days weekend as they host their annual Pedal Tractor Pull! The event will begin at 1 p.m. in the north cattle barn at the Marion County Fairgrounds.

Prizes for the top 3 pullers in each age category! All ages welcome!

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Savanna Smith of the Mecham Worthwhiles 4-H Club! Savanna was a winner of a 2026 Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) 4-H Project Grant to help purchase supplies for her sheep project at the Marion County Fair.

The Marion CFB once again offered grants of up to $150 this year to assist local 4-H'ers beginning new projects. This year fourteen (14) local 4-H'ers were awarded grants with funding requests totaling $2,031.94 Since the program began Marion CFB has awarded $5,149.58 in total funding to 39 young participants

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Patoka Community School on being one of eleven recipients of the 2026 Marion County Community Impact Grant! 🎉

Patoka School was awarded $300 to support updates to the FFA Greenhouse.

Pictured with Marion CFB Director of Engagement Makayla Hayes is Ag Teacher, Bailey Hawkins along with FFA members Landon Britt, Aubrey Landreth, Kody Burks, Hailey Hassebrock, Addison Belcher and Alec Payne.

Congratulations to the FFA on this grant and we hope you enjoy your new greenhouse!

To-date, the Marion CFB has awarded $23,925 in grant funding for 36 community projects

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Hadleigh Sapp of the Omega Shamrocks 4-H Club! Hadleigh was a winner of a 2026 Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) 4-H Project Grant to help purchase supplies for her sheep project at the Marion County Fair.

The Marion CFB once again offered grants of up to $150 this year to assist local 4-H'ers beginning new projects. This year fourteen (14) local 4-H'ers were awarded grants with funding requests totaling $2,031.94 Since the program began Marion CFB has awarded $5,149.58 in total funding to 39 young participants

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Kynlie Hewkin of the Marion County Pioneers 4-H Club! Kynlie was a winner of a 2026 Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) 4-H Project Grant to help purchase supplies for her rabbits project at the Marion County Fair.

The Marion CFB once again offered grants of up to $150 this year to assist local 4-H'ers beginning new projects. This year fourteen (14) local 4-H'ers were awarded grants with funding requests totaling $2,031.94 Since the program began Marion CFB has awarded $5,149.58 in total funding to 39 young participants

08/28/2026

The Marion County Young Leaders are excited to bring back the annual Pedal Tractor Pull, hosted as part of the Antique Power Days weekend!

This free, fun, family-friendly event is a favorite for kids and the community — come cheer them on as they pedal their way to smiles and bragging rights!

And don’t forget to check out all the Antique Power Days activities happening September 10th-13th at the Fairgrounds — fun for the whole family all weekend long!

For more information, check out the Southern Illinois Antique Power Days page.

08/27/2026

Teachers, this is a great opportunity you don't want to miss out on!

Every year the Marion CFB Foundation offers up to $350 towards classroom projects that reflect and promote agriculture in the classroom. Funding can be applied to go towards field trips, supplies, resources and more!

Deadline to apply is October 1st. You can apply by following the QR code or clicking here: https://form.jotform.com/261625579353162

08/25/2026

Thanks to your generous support, so many classes are being adopted!!

For just a $100 tax-deductible donation, you can "adopt" a classroom of your choice right here in Marion County. Your support helps bring agriculture-specific lessons and materials directly to students through our Ag in the Classroom Coordinator.

🍎 Your donation will:
✅ Provide classrooms with engaging ag-based educational materials
✅ Fund hands-on lessons and presentations throughout the year
✅ Let YOU choose a specific classroom to support
✅ Get your name or business recognized as a supporter

To "adopt" a class follow this link or scan the QR code on the flyer: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262095328963163

📞 For questions contact us at (618) 548-2100 or [email protected].

**red indicates class is already adopted

08/24/2026

There is still plenty of time and space for your agriculture themed photos!!

We want to showcase agriculture in Marion County and we need your help!
Submit your favorite agriculture pictures from the past year (must be Marion County) and have a chance to win a cash prize! Members will also have the chance to be featured on the cover of the 2027 Marion County Plat Book and in the Member Made Calendar!

Submit your photos through this link: https://form.jotform.com/261725553513153

Deadline for photo submission is September 1st.

08/13/2026

We want to extend a BIG Thank you to COUNTRY Financial Agents, Jeret Smith and Tony Etnier for their door prize donations to the Backyard Bash member appreciation event in July. The Board of Directors and Young Leaders drew 31 lucky winners! Congratulations everyone!