About Us

Farm Bureau® is a membership organization controlled by farmers and others who join the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB®) through their county Farm Bureau. There are 95 county organizations in Illinois.

The Illinois Farm Bureau was founded in 1916 by a group of farmers who met at the University of Illinois to discuss the need for education, better information, and more effective farming practices. Today, IFB® represents two out of three Illinois farmers.

Early on, IFB® was involved in passing legislation and lobbying lawmakers about agricultural issues. At the same time, county Farm Bureaus provided a professional staff in accessible locations around the state. Together, IFB® and counties were instrumental in bringing soil and crop specialists to each county.

The Henry County Farm Bureau® was formed in 1917.

Meet our Board of Directors

• President: Steve Nightingale
• Vice President Organization: Heather Poppy
• Vice President Legislation: Brian Corkill
• Secretary: Kevin Schwartzkopf
• Treasurer: David Westerlund

Township Directors

District 1 - Townships:  Colona, Hanna, Edford, Western, Osco, Munson
Emily Baum
Jon Chamberlain
Bridgett Wildermuth
Dan Wolf

District 2 - Townships:  Phenix, Loraine, Yorktown, Geneseo, Atkinson, Alba
Brian Daniels
Greg Decker
BJ Weber
Tim Yager

District 3 - Townships:  Lynn, Andover, Cambridge, Oxford, Clover, Weller
Thad Curry
Dave Schmedt
Lisa VanWatermeulen
Evan Youngren

District 4 - Townships:  Cornwall, Annawan, Burns, Kewanee, Galva, Wethersfield
Jim DeCrane
Justin Frank
Kate Huffman
Steve Krause

At-Large
Gary Asay
Sadie Asher
Hilary Boelens
Scott Jordan
Jim Larson
Pat Martens
Jan Weber
Bill Wyffels

Contact Information

128 N. Prospect Street
Cambridge IL 61238
(309) 937-2411
FAX (309) 937-3960

Manager: Katie Laleman
Administrative Assistant: Chelsea Vyncke

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday:  8:30am-4:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed