News & Updates

 A lot has happened in my world since I last wrote in this space. I bet I could preface just about every article I’ve written here that way. This past month was no exception. But before I get going with this edition, I’d like to thank the dozens of you who have told me you actually read and enjoy this column. It means a lot knowing it’s not going straight to the bottom of the bird cage or litter box.…

Governmental Affairs Update by Bailey Conrady, CCFB Manager Well, it’s been an interesting few weeks in the governmental affairs space to say the least. Champaign County Farm Bureau staff and volunteers were in Springfield on Feb. 18th for IL Farm Bureau’s Governmental Affairs and Leadership Conference. This conference brings together farm bureau members from across the state to learn about issues at the local, state, and national level and to interact with legislators at the annual legislator reception held that…