In the next 12 months our Young Leaders group will be challenging you to make safety a top objective in your farming operation. Starting this month, Allen Kasten, District #14 State Young Leader Representative challenges you to make tractor PTO safety your top concern. Be sure and to read his challenge.

Want to determine what you want our Farm Bureau to do? Then fill out the following survey and return to: Montgomery County Farm Bureau 102 North Main Street Hillsboro, Illinois 62049

The Montgomery County Young Leaders are planning on harvesting their corn plot Thursday morning September 2 if the weather cooperates.



Be sure to check back for the results.

The corn plot sure has changed over the last 30 days. For more pictures go to our photo section

Congratulations goes to the Quiz Bowl Team from Montgomery County! They finished fourth out of 36 teams at the Quiz Bowl Contest at the State Fair yesterday. The team consisted of Brian Brown (Hillsboro), Thomas Marten (Raymond) and Brant Wernsing (Raymond). Again, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS!

Stop in and see the nice picture frame plaque that they received for their effort.

Did you ever wonder what the ILFB & AFBF Policies Books looked like after their annual meeting?

Ethanol has been blamed for higher food prices, but according to the United Nations, biofuels are a small part of the problem. Instead, ethanol has help stretch the fuel supply, thus reducing the cost of transporting food.

Check out these and other facts at the attached link: farmingforyou.org.