News & Publications
Dear Voting and Associate Members
We would like to personally thank you on behalf of the board and staff for renewing your membership in the Cook County Farm Bureau®.
Planting Seeds
"Giving Thanks"
There’s something about food that brings people closer together, whether it’s everyone sharing a meal around the table or rolling up your sleeves and putting on an apron to help make food in the kitchen.
Deck Your Halls
Deck Your Halls this season with fresh trees, garland, wreaths, poinsettias, greens and decor!!
How Farm Bureau Served YOU in October
Concluded our photo contest for members to share their exciting photos representing agriculture in the spring, summer, and fall.
2025 Foundation Scholarships Now Being Accepted
Careers in agriculture include farming and much more! The Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation has many support opportunities for those who are pursuing careers in the following fields: plant science, animal science, agricultural business, agricultural mechanics, food science, diesel mechanics, ag-related education, education, and/or rural mental health plus more!
24th Giant Pumpkin, Dessert, Carving, Decorating, and Local Honey Contests
The 2024 Cook County Farm Bureau Farm Crawl – Passport to Ag returned with a bigger program offering a cash raffle to crawlers and member ag businesses! Twenty-one new and returning member Farm/Ag businesses opened their doors to members and public, showcasing Cook County’s agricultural diversity!
At the Farm Gate
Uncovering the Benefits of Cover Crops
Grandpa never dreamed we’d be planting and harvesting at the same time. Nor did we.
Local Veteran finds mission in community garden
Steve Archer found his mission in life.
When the Marine veteran returned to civilian life after serving in Iraq in the early 2000s, adjusting to his new world was challenging.
CCFB Applauds Water District for Recognizing the Benefits of Urban Agriculture
A recent report indicates that approximately 16% of Cook County households experienced food insecurity at some point. Urban agriculture has the potential to connect families with fresh, culturally relevant local produce.
Downwind
Let's Talk "Food"
Food is always a fascinating topic to me both from a Farm Bureau perspective and personally. Topics related to food and farming jump out at me as I skim headlines and go about the daily business of Farm Bureau. Some people collect antiques. Some collect stamps. Some collect arrowheads. Some collect baseball cards. Some collect pig art.