CCFB News» July 2026

During the summer months, Ag in the Classroom Summer Intern Libby Heenan will be taking over my Planting Seeds column. We are excited to welcome Libby back, and we look forward to having her help with all of our summer events and back-to-school preparations. I hope you get to know Libby better through her articles these next few months and learn about ag with her!
Enjoy your summer!

CCFB member business, Honey Bee Garden Farms has warmly invited members of the Cook County Farm Bureau to visit the farm, on Friday, July 31, 2026, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. located at 8405 Kearney Rd, Downers Grove (630-269-4345).

Get your camera and capture moments by showcasing your best photos depicting the theme of Agriculture in the Spring/Summer.

Let’s be honest, saving money isn’t always easy.

We’re all wired to enjoy the moment. Whether it’s ordering takeout after a long day, scrolling one more time through social media, or making a quick purchase that wasn’t in the plan, those small decisions can quickly add up.

During the 2025-2026 school year, Cook County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom Program visited 1,148 classrooms, bringing ag education to 26,480 students in 214 schools.

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.

The patriotic-wrapped tractor combined two of our son’s favorite things: The Magnum-model CaseIH tractor and the U.S. flag.

Fresh Tomato Galette
Jessi Heggan

This world provides a lot of transportation and locomotion options. Wheels. Wings. Water. Allowing us to move from place to place quickly. Convenient. Without much need to think, see, hear, smell, feel. Destination arrival without an awareness of the in-between.