| Ag in the
Classroom |
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Imagine starting consumer education before the
consumer is even old enough to have an allowance. That's what
Ag in the Classroom (AITC) does. AITC offers teacher free
material and training so that students learn where their food
and clothing comes from, how safe and affordable their food
is, and how farmers use cutting edge technology and environmental
techniques to farm. Check out the ilfb.org site. We
are in need of members who will be willing to visit classrooms
in the county schools to tell the students about where their
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Summer Ag Institute - It will be held June 11,12,
13, 16, & 17. 2008.
Teachers interested in signing for the Summer Ag Institute
should contact the Winnebago, Boone or Ogle County Farm
Bureaus. Applications are available at the Farm Bureau
offices or on the AITC website at www.agintheclassroom.org.
Applications are available on a first come first serve
basis. The cost is $90.00 for the class. Teachers
can take the 3 credit hour class for Graduate Credit through
Aurora University at $75 per credit hour ($225.00). |
| Prime
Timers |
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Enjoy a speaker, a day trip to Chicago, or a tour to the
North West. This 55 Plus group of men and
women enjoy the company of other Farm Bureau members and plan
activities of interest to members. See the calendar of events
for upcoming activities. This group averages an
activity each month. Be prepared to meet new people and to
just have a good time. |
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| Investment
Club |
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Imagine pooling your money with other investors
and profiting from larger and wiser investments! There
are presently 1 investment club that meets at the Farm Bureau
building each month. For information on joining or
starting an
investment club, call the Winnebago County Farm Bureau at
962-0653. |
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| Health
& Safety Programs |
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Whether it's a Live
Line Screening program, a Farm City Safety Camp or Defensive
Driving Course, Farm
Bureau is interested in providing those programs that will
keep members and their families safe and well. |
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| Telling
the Farmers Story |
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It is important that farmers and other Farm
Bureau members take an active roll in telling the Farmers
Story to legislators, local government officials and non
farmer members and others about the issues that are important
to farmers. |
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| Leadership
Training |
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From ALOT, (Ag Leaders Of Tomorrow), Young
Leader Discussion Meets to Chairmanship Seminars. Farm
Bureau provides opportunities for members to advance their
leadership skills in Farm Bureau and in other
organizations. |
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| Involvement
on Local Issues |
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Your Farm Bureau is active in working with the
County Board, Zoning Committee and in other local issues that
are important for area farmers. We are able to give
input on local issues that help, protect and serve the farmer
members in the county, region and at the state and national
levels. |
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Don't just
sit there.
Call (815) 962-0653 and get involved today! |
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