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Planting Seeds
"Lyrics and Literacy"
I have always loved Dolly Parton (and I always will).
Although I like her music and her cornbread mix, what I like the most about Dolly is her good-heartedness and giving nature.
Cook County Farm Bureau Photo Contest
Get your camera and capture moments by showcasing your best photos depicting the theme of Agriculture in the Spring/Summer.
Putting Members First: IAACU’s Partnership for Small Business Growth
National Small Business Week, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration, takes place May 3–9, 2026, and celebrates the impact of small businesses nationwide.
Discover Local
Join Cook County Farm Bureau® in supporting our local agricultural member businesses. Our online member listing is a great resource – easily accessible and updated with the most accurate information.
At the Farm Gate
Women in Farming: New to the Narrative, Not the Work
Grandma never questioned butchering two chickens for lunch before church. She cleaned, cut, breaded and partially fried the ultra-fresh poultry, which finished baking in the oven while the family of six attended worship.
Holy chicken.
Soil Testing Kits Available this Spring
Cook County Farm Bureau offers both members and non-members an opportunity to test their garden or lawn soil by purchasing a soil testing kit.
Master Member Club 2.0
Cook County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the expansion of the Master Member Club open to all members, affiliates, and partners of the Cook County Farm Bureau.
Recipe of the Month
Lemony Orzo with Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus
Lemony Orzo with Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus
Jodi Shhield, Farm Flavor
Downwind
“Compare and Contrast”
The Underachiever:
Growing up on the farm, you would have thought that I would’ve taken advantage of all the amazing gifts available to me. I had gifts in buckets. Great parents and family. Strong farm experiences. A supportive community. School and church. Quality organizations with open arms including 4-H and FFA seeking to build leaders.