Sustainable food systems balance economic prosperity, environmental preservation, and public health while moving agricultural products from farmer to consumer.  As agricultural and consumer trends and desires change, food systems must adapt as well. Adapting this system in Lake County can help to foster support and capacity for small-scale, local, and/or organic agriculture that boosts the county's overall production and drives economic development in the agricultural sector.

The second annual Monster Machines event is coming. On Sunday, August 28th from    2-5 p.m. the historic Wagner Farm is host to a monstrous event featuring some of the largest farm and construction equipment in our area, which children can climb on and explore. Entrance fee is $5.00 a person and all proceeds benefit the Lake County Livestock Fund.

The Lake County Farm Bureau will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with LifeSource Blood Services on Monday, September 26 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm inside the Farm Bureau auditorium located at 70 US HWY 45 Grayslake, IL 60030.

LifeSource is a lifeline between those who need blood and those willing to donate. Participating in a blood drive is quick and easy taking only 45 minutes but every drop goes a long way to brightening others' lives.

The Illinois Farm Families is a group of farmers that span across the state who are driven to inform the common consumer what really happens on today’s farms. To them farming is more than just a profession, it is about caring for the animals and the land. They are committed to providing you with safe, nutritious and affordable food.

What’s better than winning a free ticket to the movies? Winning Two! The Lake County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that you now have an opportunity to win two free movie tickets to.

To win guess the correct number of soybeans that fit in a half pint milk bottle.  The participant that guesses the correct amount or comes closest will win two free movie tickets. To see the milk bottle full of soybeans visit the Lake County Farm Bureau Facebook page.

The Lake County Farm Bureau is joining the social media community! The Lake County Farm Bureau started a Facebook page last year in order to connect with individuals interested in agriculture. The LCFB wants to become even more involved and now belongs to both Twitter and MySpace.

These popular social networking sites let you interact with the community on the fly. It makes it easy to keep followers up-to-date as well as remind users of your current status and activities.

What would you do with a year's worth of FREE food? The Illinois Farm Families launched a grocery giveaway that gives two lucky winners $5,000 in food.

You can register to win by "meeting one of five Illinois family farmers" through a short video for your chance to win. Visit http://farmersfeedus.org/il to enter. Good Luck!

BLOOMINGTON - Illinois Farm Bureau® is encouraging comments from its farmer members on the recent interpretation of transportation rules by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

 

Ireland Selected as Summer Intern

Shaun Ireland, a senior from Loyola University - Chicago has been selected as this year's summer public relations and marketing intern for the Lake County Farm Bureau. He will be graduating at the end of the summer with a degree in advertising and public relations.

 

COUNTRY Honors

Local Financial Representatives

COUNTRY Financial recently awarded two financial representatives positions on the distinguished All American team.  Glenn Jackson and Ed Macek, of Antioch, received All American distinctions