During research in 2021 & 2022, consumers

perceive that only 47% of Illinois farms are family-

owned. The reality is 96% of Illinois farms are

family-owned and operated. Illinois Farm

Families coalition - which includes Illinois

Farm Bureau - has developed a statewide

advertising campaign to increase  awareness

of Illinois family farm ownership and build trust

in Illinois farmers. The campaign kicked off with an

ad during the Super Bowl, and will continue April thru
June across the state. The campaign was also a prominent component of our Ag Week placemats in restaurants

across Vermilion County.

Click here to learn more about the "We are the 96" campaign.

Vermilion County Farm

Bureau members are

urged to post signs on

their property to

promote the IL Farm

Bureau $1,000 Crime

Reward Program. It offers a $1,000 reward to the person that gives information leading to the felony conviction of a person or persons committing theft, damage to property, arson or similar felony crimes against ag production-related property in Illinois. The signs are available at the Farm Bureau office. The first sign is free, with additional signs available for cost ($2.50). There are also stickers available that the be placed on your property as a deterrent to rural crime.

Calendar of Events

   National Farm Safety & Health Week - Sept 17-23

   Board of Directors Meeting - September 21

   First Day of Fall - September 23

   Office Closed for Columbus Day - October 9

   Board of Directors Meeting - October 19
   Glow Bingo Party in the Barn - November 4

   Daylight Savings Time Ends - November 5
   VCFB Annual Meeting - November 28


Add your barn to the VCFB Barn Catalog

Help us preserve our

farming landscape

heritage by adding

your barn to the catalog.

Click on the barn to submit the information about your barn.

​​​ Vermilion County Farm Bureau
  Serving Vermilion County Agriculture Since 1918

Illinois Farms Are Family-Owned

Harvest season can be particularly dangerous for farmers with long hours and stress of weather delays, equipment breakdowns or high operating costs. We're working together to ensure farmers make it home safely to their families at night.

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