Southern Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau

Southern Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau CFB engages students in educational, leadership & networking opportunities while connecting students with Illinois Farm Bureau.

What if you could meet and talk with other college students who are interested in agriculture, and get great discounts at local businesses? Now you can when you join a Collegiate Farm Bureau in Illinois. You are the future of agriculture. You can help determine the direction it takes. Become a member of the SIU chapter and you'll interact with students, community leaders, government officials, and

more!

• Gain leadership and communication skills
• Unite with fellow students from all majors interested in being voices for agriculture
• Attend IFB's annual meeting, Collegiate Discussion Meet, and Young Leaders Conference
• Network with influential people in our industry
• Be matched with a career mentor
• Receive local discounts and gain access to scholarships

Earth Day came early for Murphysboro! 🌱 We had a great time during our Ag in the Classroom visit teaching students about...
04/28/2026

Earth Day came early for Murphysboro! 🌱

We had a great time during our Ag in the Classroom visit teaching students about soils and the important role they play in agriculture and everyday life!

04/21/2026

We’re so proud to be recognized as the Outstanding Chapter for the second year in a row!! Thank you to all of the members for keeping the excitement and passion for another successful year! 🥳

End of the Year Meeting is TODAY!!🎉Bags tournament kicks off at 4:30 with teams of 2 ($5 or 5 canned goods to enter). Si...
04/16/2026

End of the Year Meeting is TODAY!!🎉

Bags tournament kicks off at 4:30 with teams of 2 ($5 or 5 canned goods to enter). Single elimination and the winning team takes home two $20 Culver’s gift cards.

Official meeting starts at 6:00

Bring a lawn chair, wear your CFB apparel, and we’ll see you there!

Thank you to everyone who came to Ag Legislative Night 🌾We had a great night hearing from six speakers including Terri B...
04/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to Ag Legislative Night 🌾

We had a great night hearing from six speakers including Terri Bryant and Paul Jacobs, along with industry leaders across Illinois agriculture. Conversations covered the farm bill, estate tax, succession planning, solar farms, data centers, and why it matters for students to stay involved in the future of ag.
Big takeaway… our voices as collegiate members actually matter more than we think.

Next up ⬇️
April 16 on the Ag Lawn
Cookout + bags at 4:30 (teams of 2, $5 or 5 canned goods)
Meeting at 6:00
Bring a chair + wear CFB gear
Senior Social at 7:30 @ Buckwater

Trivia Night was a success! Big congrats to our winners and a huge thank you to our donors for providing prizes and dinn...
04/07/2026

Trivia Night was a success! Big congrats to our winners and a huge thank you to our donors for providing prizes and dinner!

Up next ➡️ Ag Legislative Night
📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Old Main Room, 2nd Floor Student Center

Join us to hear from legislators and industry reps on key issues impacting agriculture.
Be sure to RSVP by Wednesday morning!

Four SIU collegiate members joined the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders in Portland this past week for the American Fa...
03/18/2026

Four SIU collegiate members joined the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders in Portland this past week for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference.

It was an exciting time meeting young farmers from all across the country, attending breakout sessions, and celebrating our Harvest For All accomplishments.

We are proud of Gracie Murphy as she competed in the Collegiate Discussion Meet against students from across the country, representing IFB and SIU.

The conference ended with tours of local Oregon farms, businesses, and landmarks.

A huge thank you to Illinois Farm Bureau for giving our students the chance to attend, grow their leadership skills, and further support agriculture!

SIU brought home the win for Illinois Farm Bureau at the YF&R Leadership Conference for our Fill-the-Bucket Challenge!
03/16/2026

SIU brought home the win for Illinois Farm Bureau at the YF&R Leadership Conference for our Fill-the-Bucket Challenge!

We had an incredible weekend at the Young Leaders Conference! ✨Over 20 of our members took on Peoria for a weekend fille...
02/23/2026

We had an incredible weekend at the Young Leaders Conference! ✨
Over 20 of our members took on Peoria for a weekend filled with career insights from , engaging breakout sessions, and meaningful connections with fellow Farm Bureau members.

Huge thank you to for hosting such a great event!

Our chapter had the incredible opportunity to bring nearly 50 members to the IAA Annual Meeting in Chicago! From cheerin...
12/24/2025

Our chapter had the incredible opportunity to bring nearly 50 members to the IAA Annual Meeting in Chicago!

From cheering on Derek Sample in the Discussion Meet to exploring the Exhibit Hall, attending sessions, the collegiate dinner, and the concert, this experience was filled with learning, connection, and unforgettable memories. We were proud to build lasting relationships with Farm Bureau members and SIU alumni along the way.
We are also honored to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our members through the following awards! Congratulations to each recipient and to each member for a year of hard work!

2024–2025 Outstanding Overall Chapter
2024-2025 1st Place Top Overall Contributor & Top Chapter Pounds of Food Donated
2024-2025 Outstanding Collegiate Farm Bureau President Chase Howell
2025 Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner Gracie Murphy & Runner-Up Haley Bode

A heartfelt thank you to each county that contributed to making this trip possible and to Illinois Farm Bureau for creating such a meaningful and memorable experience.

Want to win $150 for your RSO??This Wednesday bring your canned goods to Faner Plaza from 8AM-3PM and try pumpkin pie in...
11/10/2025

Want to win $150 for your RSO??

This Wednesday bring your canned goods to Faner Plaza from 8AM-3PM and try pumpkin pie in a cup! The RSO with the most donation will receive $150 cash!

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