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The Henry County Farm Bureau was recognized for its 2011 achievements during the 97th annual meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau held in Chicago.
A member of Membership Group IV, Henry County received the following program awards:
Gold
Membership Quota
Young Leaders
Silver
Women's Committee
Commodities & Marketing
Health & Safety
Legislative/Political Process
Local Affairs
Communication & Promotion
Policy Development
Bronze
Primetimers
Ag Literacy
Member Relations
Multi-County Projects
County Farm Bureaus in Membership Group IV are those with between 3000 and 5600 members.
As part of its Annual Meeting, Illinois Farm Bureau presents program and committee awards in recognition of outstanding county Farm Bureau volunteer efforts throughout the year.
The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization controlled by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau. IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers.
DeAnne Bloomberg is manager of the Rock Island County Farm Bureau, and Katie Boruff is manager of the Henry County Farm Bureau.
University of Illinois Extension staff also contribute to this blog.
