News & Publications
Cook County Farm Bureau Photo Contest - Summer
Get your camera and capture moments by showcasing your best photos depicting theme of Agriculture in the Summer. Send in your photos – selfies, pictures of others, landscape, etc.
Planting Seeds
"The Power of Pollinators"
This past month has been full of pollinators: two library programs about Monarch butterflies, a “Pizza and Pollinators” PDCH workshop for educators, and pollinator events at Lincoln Park Zoo and Brookfield Zoo.
How Farm Bureau Served YOU in June
Highlighted recipes from the 2024 Recipe Collection using local and fresh food.
Manifolds, Manolos, and Manure
For nearly a year, Cook County Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Committee members have been researching and drafting three resolutions for submittal to the Resolutions Committee.
Pollinator Seed Sale
One pound bags of pollinator seed on sale for members or non-members.
CCFB's Ag in the Classroom Program has Record-Breaking Year
During the 2023-2024 school year, Cook County Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program gave 1,261 presentations to 28,629 students, the highest number of presentations and second-highest number of students, since the program began in 1987. All presentations were done in-person; no presentations were given virtually, although that option was available.
At the Farm Gate
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine
Illinois inventor responsible for everyday luxury
“An Evening for Ag Education Gala"
Please join us on Friday, July 19th and support the CCFB Foundation with an evening of dining, drinks, fellowship, and fun!
Downwind
"open flames"
Early man discovered how to create fire. Then big things started to happen…heated caves, bbq brontosaurus chops, gun powder, the peace pipe, and warm baths. July was then named National Hotdog month.