Events

Women in Ag Conference

2019-03-14

Agriculture & Business Breakfast

Food & Agriculture Policy: Impact on Local Economy

Keynote: Jonathan Coppess, U of I ACES

Followed by a panel discussion with local business leaders

March 12, 2019

7:30 am - 9 am REGISTER HERE!

Lake Storey Pavilion

2019-03-12

Task Force Planning Meeting

All Members Invited!

Do you want to be more involved in Knox County Farm Bureau programs and events? All members are invited to attend the first planning meeting on March 21^st at 6:00 p.m. at the Knox Agri-Center. Dinner will be provided so contact the office at 309.342.2036 if you’ll be attending. We’d love to see you there!

Task Forces are Education and Outreach, Farm Business, Government & Policy, and Member Relations.

2019-03-21

Lawn Mower & Tractor Safety School

The Knox County Farm Bureau Young Farmers invite all 4-H and FFA members to attend the Lawn Mower & Tractor Safety School on Tuesday, March 26 at Martin Sullivan, 1910 Knox Rd 560 E, Galesburg. Registration will begin at 5:30 pm and the class will start promptly at 6:00 pm.

This program is for all youth who may operate lawn mowers or tractors and is a prerequisite for the Lawn Mower and Tractor Driving Contests that are held at the 4-H Fair in July.

All participates are encouraged to bring a parent, grandparent, or guardian. SMV emblems and other farm machinery areas will be discussed.

Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Knox County Farm Bureau office at 309-342-2036.

2019-03-26