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 Cook County Farm Bureau
with meaningful and beneficial programs that reflect our agricultural heritage."

 

Upcoming Events & Programs

Ray Nykaza - Ray Nykaza passed away at age 81, he was a CCFB Board Director from 1975-2008 and past president from 200-2003. Ray's love of farming was unending and a consistent advocate for agriculture. The Board of Directors and staff of the Cook County Farm Bureau will miss him dearly.
Read Ray's profile and view his retirement presentation.

Mike Rauch, CCFB Board member, explained the late planting season risks for crop farmers during a T.V. interview in May.

localfarmproducts.org product form

COUNTRY to sponsor the 30th year of the Chicago Farmer Markets

3rd Annual Family Celebration Picnic - Don't miss out - Early Bird Rates until July 31st!
 

Newsworthy Items

Food, Inc. Talking Points.

“Food, Inc.” a movie developed by several well-known opponents to modern American agriculture opens in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco on June 12 and has limited national release (major metropolitan areas) on June 19.  The movie, while not directly critical of farmers, has the potential to do serious damage to the image of agriculture and food production in the United States.  Please read the talking points above for more information.

Illinois Ag Up Close - How does an elevator work? Hint...it doesn't move people up/down.

Illinois Farmers - Transportation Update

Cook Agricultural Facts

New Notarization Policy
 

Scholarship Information

Cook County Farm Bureau has announced the 2009-1010 Scholarship Recipients.
 

New Benefits

Members cash-in on Summer Vacations  

Choice hotels has two new promotions for it's reward program: Earn $50 cash and extra points. Click here for more information.
 


Discount Movie Tickets are now available for Kerasotes Theatres

  
 Omaha Steaks - CCFB members can save an additional 5% off their on-line order. More information on the Members Only Page.

Video Benefit of the Month for July -
IAA Credit Union
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Membership Application in Spanish, click here.

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Contact Information: Cook County Farm Bureau
Bob Rohrer, Manager

6438 Joliet Road
Countryside, Il 60525
708-354-3276
708-579-6056 Fax
email:
ccfb@cookcfb.org

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