Please make a donation to FB Foundation today!

Donations to the Farm Bureau Foundation take many forms, but for a limited time only, contributors can receive one DCFB coffee mug for each $5.00 donated. Available for a $15.00 donation are a limited number of 1st Edition copies of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s “Farm Family Recipes” Cookbook, which will soon be out of print. Members can also exhibit their “Farm Bureau Pride” with a durable, metal Illinois Farm Bureau Member license plate holder for their car and/or truck by donating $8.00 for one or $15.00 for a pair. Supplies of all promotional items are limited.

(Special Note: Contributions to the DuPage County Farm Bureau Foundation are charitable donations, and are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.) Donations must be made in person at the Farm Bureau office.

 

 

 

Click Here: LICENSE PLATE  to link to the specialty plate order form.

 

Farm Bureau Foundation and Ebersold Scholarships

For the 19^th year, the DuPage County Farm Bureau Foundation is making up to four scholarships available to qualifying high school seniors planning to attend college in the Fall of 2008, and study for an agriculture-related career.

To be eligible, a student’s parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau (regular or associate members) for at least two years prior to January 1, 2008.

Students must complete a four-page scholarship application which is available from high school academic advisors or from the Farm Bureau office in Carol Stream, (630) 668-8161.

If you are a student planning a career related in some way to agriculture, you are encouraged to apply.  Related studies may include such things as biological sciences, chemistry, animal industries, agronomy, engineering, economics, or a number of other academic majors.

The deadline for the Foundation Scholarship is April 1st of each year.

 

Ebersold Scholarship

This year will mark the awarding of the 11th annual Ebersold Scholarship by the DuPage County Farm Bureau Foundation.

The scholarship, created in memory of past president and longtime Farm Bureau leader, Ken F. Ebersold of Downers Grove, is awarded to a qualified college student who is pursuing a course of study related directly to agriculture and will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in the fall of 2008.

To be eligible, a student=s parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau (either a regular or associate member) for at least two years prior to January 1, 2008.  Students must also complete the required application and demonstrate successful progress toward achieving a college degree in an agriculture-related discipline.

Applications may be obtained from the Farm Bureau office by calling (630) 668-8161.  The deadline for applications is May 1.

For more information on these Scholarships see our DCFB Foundation Page  

 

Project CHILDSAFE™ Gun Lock Safety Program

Sponsored by: DuPage County Farm Bureau Women's Committee

The Farm Bureau Women's Committee is making available FREE Gun Locks, First Come, First Served.  Free gun locks may be picked up, while they last at the Farm Bureau Office, 245 S. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL.  You must present your Illinois Firearm Owners Card to be eligible for this program.

For More information call 630-668-8161. 

E85 LOCATIONS - The National Corn Growers Association and the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition have teamed up to provide a tool that allows flex fuel vehicle owners to pinpoint gas stations that sell E85 simply by entering a ZIP code or location. The tool is available at http://www.e85refueling.com.