Adams County Farm Bureau

09/01/2026

🌱 Calling all outstanding Illinois agriculture students! 🌱

Do you know a student doing something AMAZING in ag? We want to help get their story in front of Farm Bureau members from across Illinois!

The Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is hosting its first-ever Student Showcase December 12–13, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Students are invited to showcase projects such as:

🐄 Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs)
🔬 Agriscience research
💡 Entrepreneurship ventures
🌟 Leadership & advocacy
🤝 Community impact projects
…and more!

Selected students will receive complimentary Annual Meeting registration, hotel accommodations, exhibit booth space, and eligibility for monetary awards!

If you know a student who would be a great fit, encourage them to apply and share this opportunity with your local FFA advisors, ag teachers, 4-H leaders, Extension staff and families.

📅 Application deadline: September 15, 2026
📣 Students will be notified by October 1.

👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/YouthExhibitHall

Help us shine a spotlight on the innovation, leadership and talent of Illinois agriculture’s next generation! 🌾

If you have any questions, reach out to Annabelle at [email protected] or call 217-222-7305.

08/28/2026

🐷 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🐷

Did you know Adams County is home to a pretty impressive hog industry?

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 181,715 hogs were raised on 36 farms in Adams County, generating $81.8 million in hog sales! 🤯

That’s a BIG impact from our local hog farmers! Agriculture continues to play an important role in our community and our local economy. 🌽🐖

08/27/2026

🍂✨ RESIN TRAY WORKSHOP! ✨🍂

Join us for a fun evening of creativity with One Knotty Maker! You’ll create your very own resin tray and take it home with you. Everything you need is included!

📅 September 15
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Adams County Farm Bureau Basement

💲 Members: $20
💲 Non-Members: $50

⚠️ Limited to just 30 participants! Spots are sure to fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👉 RSVP by filling out the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/3BRm6LMCzPZHwAW89

Come make a beautiful tray, have some fun, and enjoy a night with fellow community members! ❤️

08/24/2026

Jillian Shaffer is doing GREAT things with her 4-H project!! We are proud of her and glad the Foundation could help out financially through our 4-H grant program! 🍀❤️

Contact our office for the grant application!

08/21/2026

The Community Foundation is AWESOME! 🎉

This summer, the Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation has been fortunate to receive TWO grants from the Community Foundation, and we are incredibly grateful for their support of agriculture and our community!

🚜 AgForward Grant: Made possible through the Bob W. Richter Endowment for Agricultural Education and the Compeer Financial Rural Collaboration Project, this grant will allow us to purchase two new pedal tractors and a new sled to replace the ones we have used for more than 15 years! These are used at the Adams County Fair, Farmer Appreciation Picnic, Mendon Fall Festival, Adams-Brown Old Settlers Picnic, and many other community events. We can’t wait to put the new equipment to work!

🥩 Grant Program Cycle: Made possible through the Grace United Methodist Church of Quincy Fund, this grant will help us expand our budget for our meat donation program. This program helps provide locally raised pork and beef to area food pantries and families in need right here in our community.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Community Foundation for investing in the Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation and supporting the programs that make a difference in our community! We are so thankful for partners who believe in what we are doing! ❤️🌾

08/19/2026

🎉 Thank You, Adams County! 🎉

A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us for our Farmer Appreciation Picnic last Thursday! We were excited to have roughly 650 members come out and enjoy the evening with us! We truly appreciate each and every one of you. ❤️

We enjoyed some delicious food from the Adams County Cattle Association and Boki's Kitchen, and the kids had a blast showing off their skills in the pedal tractor pull! 🚜

We also drew our raffle winners! Congratulations to:
🖤 Blackstone Griddle: Richie Holtschlag
🚜 Set of Titan Tires: Tim Finlay
🎁 Niemann’s Gift Card: Ann Vogal
🥩 Beef Bundle: Angela Lummer
🐖 Pork Bundle: Jane Dedert
🎯 Gun: Jason Brigman

Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket! Your support helps us give back to our community through Ag in the Classroom, high school and college scholarships, and 4-H grants. We are grateful for your continued support of the Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation and the programs that make a difference right here in Adams County!

We had a great evening celebrating our members and the agriculture community. Thank you for making our Farmer Appreciation Picnic such a success! 🌽🐄🚜

08/17/2026

We are very thankful to have Rep. Kyle Moore and State Senator Jil Tracy representing us!! ❤️

08/14/2026

📚✏️ As the new school year gets closer, we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing Adams County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Miss Kinsey Tiemann! 💚🌽🐄

Last school year, Kinsey:
🌟 Visited 207 classrooms
🌟 Reached 4,060 Kindergarten–5th grade students
🌟 Returned to each classroom 3–4 times, for a total of 730 classroom visits
🌟 Made an incredible 14,029 student touchpoints throughout the year!

Because of her passion and dedication, thousands of students across Adams County are learning where their food comes from and gaining a greater appreciation for agriculture. 🌾🚜

We are truly lucky to have Miss Tiemann representing agriculture and inspiring the next generation. Thank you for everything you do! 💙

08/11/2026

🚜 Happy National Safe Digging Day 🚜

Before you dig, make the call! 📞

Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence, or starting a landscaping project, always call 811 before you dig. A quick call can help prevent damage to underground utility lines, protect your property, and keep you and your community safe.

Know what's below. Call 811 before you dig! 💚

08/10/2026

Are you going to the State Fair for the Grandstand entertainment? Check this out.

🎟️ Headed to the Grandstand during the Fair? Read this before you go.🤠🎶🏁

👜 BAG POLICY
NEW THIS YEAR: The Grandstand has a clear bag policy, and bags larger than 14” x 8” are not permitted. Exceptions are made for diaper bags and medical bags, which may be searched.

🚨 GRANDSTAND SECURITY
All Grandstand entrances will have metal detectors and bag checks.
If you leave the Grandstand, you will need to go through security again before re-entering.

🚫 PROHIBITED ITEMS
Fi****ms and other weapons, illegal substances, laser pointers, drones, air horns and similar noise makers are prohibited throughout the Fairgrounds. Prohibited items found after entry will be confiscated and discarded.

🅿️ PARKING
General parking is available at Gates 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11.
Gate 6 (infield) and Gate 7 are closest to the Grandstand.
Accessible parking: Gates 4 and 11, with complimentary tram service until 8 p.m.
Parking: $5 per vehicle, per day
Rideshare drop-off: Main Gate on the south side of the Fairgrounds

🍔 FOOD & BEVERAGES
Grandstand concession stands are cashless.
Beverages purchased inside will be opened at purchase.
Drinks purchased on the track will be served in plastic cups.
Bottles, cans, sealed containers and outside beverage containers—including reusable cups—are not permitted inside the Grandstand.
Food purchased elsewhere on the Fairgrounds may be brought into the Grandstand.

🎉 PARTY TENT
Pre-Show Party Tent guests must have both a valid concert ticket AND a Pre-Show Party Tent ticket. Both will be scanned upon entry.
Party Tent entrance: Gate 6 (infield)
The Party Tent closes when concert gates open, generally one hour before showtime.
After the Party Tent closes, guests must enter the concert venue and cannot re-enter the Party Tent.

📱 TICKETS
Using mobile tickets? Download your tickets from the Ticketmaster app before arriving at the Fairgrounds. This can help avoid delays at the gate and provide a smoother entry experience.

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For the complete list of Grandstand policies and prohibited items, visit StateFair.Illinois.gov.

We’ll see you at the Grandstand! 🎶🏁🤠