News & Publications
Planting Seeds
Learning All about Ag during AITC Summer Internship
“In August and September, AITC Summer Intern Elizabeth “Libby” Heenan is taking over my Planting Seeds column to tell you a little more about herself and all of her activities this summer with the Cook County Farm Bureau. I hope you learned a little more about Libby these past two months of summer and continue to enjoy getting to know our summer intern!”
Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy
The Answer: Yes, Yes, You Can!
The Question: Can I retain my membership even though Country Financial says I do not need a membership to access insurance.
Manifolds, Manolos, and Manure
Harvesting Success in Cook County
As the county’s largest general farm organization, Cook County Farm Bureau® is dedicated to bridging the gap between farmers and urban consumers. Through education programs targeting youth and their parents and programs designed to connect farmers with potential consumers, Farm Bureau members are actively engaging in conversations about food and the shared values between farmers and consumers.
How Can I Avoid Falling Info Debt?
Discover practical tips to stay on track financially and avoid accumulating high-interest debt.
2025 Giant Pumpkin, Local Honey, Pumpkin Dessert, Carving & Decorating Contest
The 25th Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Puckerville Farms in Lemont.
Cook County Farm Bureau Photo Contest - Fall
Get your camera and capture moments by showcasing your best photos depicting theme of Agriculture in the Fall. Send in your photos – selfies, pictures of others, landscape, etc.
At the Farm Gate
Keeping the family in farm - Continuation takes thoughtful action
Our family farm hosted our small town’s first-ever all-class school reunion this summer. Kudos to the alumni on the organizing committee, who gathered 350 graduates and guests for this “Fest on the Farm.” That’s a big party in the farm shop for one of the smallest schools in the state.
Farm Crawl BINGO
Discover Cook County Farm Bureau member Ag businesses, support local agriculture, and experience fresh by playing Farm Crawl B-I-N-G-O
Recipe of the Month
Sweet Meatball Appetizer
Sweet Meatball Appetizer – Are you ready for football!?
Kathy Lesser, Chicago
This is Kathy’s late husband’s favorite recipe!
Downwind
“Fish Stories”
My “friends” frequently like to share a fish story about me. They say, “Bob is a great fisherman… He caught a fish this long,” while holding out one hand extended to show the length of the fish. My
friends think they are pretty funny with their “one arm jokes”.