Foundation Farmers-This farm grows the future! Join our growing list of producers committed to ensuring a strong future of Champaign County agriculture. Your support is much more than financial. It’s an opportunity to share Foundation programming and lend your farmer voice to our organization. Our first year brought together 25 local farmers to guide and grow […]
Grounded In Agriculture-Keep our Kids Grounded in Agriculture We know that you understand how important it is that future generations know where their food comes from—and who grows it. Yet, with each passing year, more kids grow up without a connection to the farm. That’s where you come in. Thanks to supporters like you, the Champaign County […]
Fueling The Future of The Agricultural Industry: The Need For Ag-Trades-By: Jennifer Abbott “Pass the wrench,” says Jill Uken, her grease-smeared hand reaching from beneath a lawn mower. In Parkland College’s diesel tech lab, it’s not unusual to find her elbows-deep in an engine. For Uken, a sophomore in the Diesel Power Equipment Technician program, this kind of hands-on work is more than school. It’s […]
Golf FORE Agriculture in 2025!-Golf FORE Agriculture! Thursday, August 7, 2025 The University of Illinois Orange & Blue Our Golf Outing is back in 2025 and EARLY BIRD registration is OPEN NOW!! It’s Champaign County’s biggest party on the fairway and its BIGGER than ever. Want to showcase your business? Sponsorships are available! Thursday – August 7th. UI […]
Join Our Ag in the Classroom Team – 2025 Internship- We’re Looking for Our Next Rockstar Teammate! Are you a college student passionate about agriculture, education, and making a difference? We’re searching for a dynamic AITC (Agriculture in the Classroom) Intern to help us inspire the next generation! If you’re creative, energetic, and ready to bring learning to life, we want YOU on our […]
28th Annual The Andersons Golf Benefit For Kids- Please Join Us: Lincolnshire Fields Country Club Monday, July 21st, 2025 Range Balls @ 7:30 AM; Tee Time @ 8:30 AM We greatly appreciate your continued support of this event! Last year, we raised over $30,000 to benefit Crisis Nursery & the CCFB Foundation. *Special Note: Given the tremendous growth of this event […]
Estate Gift Boosts Scholarship Program-Estate Gift Boosts Scholarship Program Mildred “Millie” Luther, a lifelong resident of Champaign County and a dedicated supporter of education and agriculture, has impacted the Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation through a generous estate gift. The gift, received in early April, commemorates Luther’s longtime and significant impact on the CCFB Foundation Luther, who passed […]
2025 Event Partnership Guide-Join in the fun! Become a 2025 Event Sponsor! Showcase your company’s support for the CCFB Foundation and our programs! View all available opportunities for the 2025 event season here, or contact Shanna Hortin or Kirk Builta today! 2025 Events & Opps Booklet