University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau

University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau CFB engages students in educational, leadership & networking opportunities while connecting students You are the future of agriculture.

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 can help determine the direction it takes. Become a member of the U of I chapter and you'll interact with students, community leaders, government officials, and more!

• Gain leadership and c

ommunication 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

Meet your 2026-2027 University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau Executive Team! We’re so excited to serve this chapter...
09/03/2026

Meet your 2026-2027 University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau Executive Team!

We’re so excited to serve this chapter this year and have some exciting plans in the works.

09/03/2026

Did you know that there are Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters on 12 different college campuses across the state? Discover if your school has a chapter and become the voice of agriculture both on your campus and in your community!

Collegiate Farm Bureau Kickoff Dates:
9.8 | Western Illinois University
9.9 | Wabash Valley College
9.9 | Lake Land College
9.9 | Illinois Central College (ICC)
9.9 | Illinois State University
9.10 | Heartland Community
9.10 | Southern Illinois University
9.14 | Joliet Junior College
9.15 | Kaskaskia College
9.16 | Highland Community College
9.16 | Lincoln Land Community College
9.17 | University of Illinois

Reach out to your chapter or [email protected] for more information!

08/28/2026

Illinois Farm Bureau is seeking outstanding student leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to showcase their work. Whether you're a student who has launched a business, conducted agricultural research, led a community initiative, or developed an innovative project, we want to hear about it!

Selected participants will showcase their businesses or projects at the 2026 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Chicago and have their hotel and registration covered.

Apply by September 15th
🔗 bit.ly/YouthExhibitHall

Illinois 4-H Illinois Association FFA

08/19/2026

For this edition of Tomorrow’s Leaders Today on the RFD Radio Network, Jim Taylor sits down with University of Illinois student and Edgar County Farm Bureau member, Greta Hall. They discuss the value of internship experiences and Greta’s role with Wyffels Hybrids this summer as well as her experiences in Collegiate Farm Bureau!

This ongoing series highlights the leadership, service, and impact of Illinois Farm Bureau’s County and Collegiate Farm Bureau members who are helping shape the future of agriculture across our state.

Tune in on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on the RFD Radio Network as we spotlight the individuals behind the programs.

Listen now: https://www.farmweeknow.com/tomorrows-leaders-today-greta-hall/audio_63bfc7ca-b6f7-4841-a70b-d8f1d35ddd7a.html

06/23/2026

We’re excited to continue our Tomorrow’s Leaders Today radio segment on FarmWeekNow RFD Radio Network! This series highlights the leadership and impact of County and Collegiate Farm Bureau members who are shaping the future of Illinois agriculture.

This month, we’re featuring Jackson Ehlers from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter and a member of the Edgar County Farm Bureau. In his interview, he discusses the chapter's membership growth and the impact of their Harvest for All project on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

Tune in on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on the RFD Radio Network as we spotlight the individuals behind the programs and celebrate the leaders who are driving Illinois agriculture forward.

Listen now: https://www.farmweeknow.com/tomorrows-leaders-today-jackson-ehlers/audio_45558966-2cd9-49d8-904d-45f6acacb935.html

This article is a great read about Harvest for All and what we did this past year!Thank you to a few of our past officer...
05/28/2026

This article is a great read about Harvest for All and what we did this past year!

Thank you to a few of our past officers, Greta Hall and Janella Neary, for talking to FarmWeekNow.

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and contributed to making a difference in our community!
05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and contributed to making a difference in our community!

Congratulations to our new 2026-27 Executive Team🎉President- Blake TwenhafelVice President- Kaylee GerlachSecretary- Ave...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to our new 2026-27 Executive Team🎉
President- Blake Twenhafel
Vice President- Kaylee Gerlach
Secretary- Avery Pope
Treasure- Lilly Winans
Members Service and Programs Coordinator- Cara Carrillon
Public Relations- Maya Anderson
Governmental Affairs- Alexis Nall
Agricultural education Literacy- Aubrey Wall
Student Leadership Council- Lucas Hanen, Grant North

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Urbana, IL
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