If you attended the Elwynn Taylor Market Outlook last night at the Viking Club. Dr. Taylor referred to Bob Wisner's information on an Iowa State website. Here is the link to that website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/outlook.html

The 2009 Rock Island Summer Ag Institute will be held on July 6-10 at the Rock Island Farm Bureau Office in Moline.  Click here for more information and application.

The Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to announce the 2009 Foundation Scholarship Program. Applications for the scholarships are being accepted through Friday March 27, 2009 until 4:00 p.m. Applications are available at the Farm Bureau office, located at 1601 52nd Ave. Suite 3, Moline or on the website at www.ricofarmbureau.org. You may also email the office to receive an electronic version -direct those requests to: ricfbmember@qconline.com.

As of January 29,2009, Lavender Crest Winery will no longer partcipate in our discount program.  Sorry for the convience.

Terri Lynn nuts and candies are still avaible at the FB office. Click here for current prices and availablity.

Farm Bureau members can recieve a discount on a 5 week order, recieve a $5 per week discount.  Located at 1601-2nd Avenue, Suite 8, Moline, IL.  Office hours are 3pm-7pm, Monday and Thursday.  Phone: (309)736-9777.

Ralph Miller will prepare taxes in the Rock Island County Farm Bureau office every Monday beginning February 2^nd.  Electronic filing is available and preparation will take place the same day right there in the office.  No delay in sending the return through the mail—hopefully, you will be able to sign and mail it in the same day. If you have any questions, please contact me at home--the phone number is 815-288-1008

Farm Bureau members can receive 10 % off any baked treats. Go to their new location at 1628 15th Street Place in Moline.

Farm Bureau members can now get in shape and save money!

10% off monthly dues and no enrollment fees. Stop by and sign up at their Moline location - 1509 River Drive 762-0024 and their Davenport location at 114 West 2nd Street. Go to their website www.snapfitness.com for more information!

ACTIVATOR, the political involvement fund of Illinois Farm Bureau, is proud and excited to announce that State Senator Mike Jacobs has been awarded the organization's Friend of Agriculture Award for his voting record and efforts on behalf of farmers.

Farm Bureau leaders in Illinois' 36th State Senate District are also endorsing Senator Jacobs in his bid to win reelection to represent citizens in Rock Island County and the entire 36th Senate district.