Growing up, 4-H was simply part of life.

When illness, injury or disaster strikes a farm family, the responsibilities of running a farm don’t stop.

The fair season was a wonderful time.

For 25 years, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have connected attendees with innovative dairy operations from across the globe.

Indiana Pork and Indiana Beef teamed up to help Hoosiers impacted by recent devastating floods in central Indiana.

Results of a new study about women in agriculture were unveiled by American Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee.

To ensure volunteer emergency response departments are equipped with technology and tools to effectively respond to rural emergencies, Compeer Financial awarded 48 departments in Illinois grants totaling $330,982.

Hoosiers are paying an average of $66.73 for a cookout feeding 10 people this summer, or $6.67 per person — a 7% decrease compared to last year, according to a survey form Indiana Farm Bureau.

The 97th Indiana FFA State Convention wrapped up with an impressive showing of leadership, skill and community impact.

Recognizing tremendous need in their communities, Illinois FFA chapters and Collegiate Farm Bureaus proudly raised a total of 68,577.85 pounds of food, volunteered 13,142.16 hours and donated $76,645.23 during the 2025-2026 Harvest for All campaign.

Bob Morton is an indispensable part of the Deam Lake State Recreation Area community and family, regularly dedicating over 100 hours a month as a volunteer.

During the century’s first three decades, American businesses fought to reign supreme on the farm by developing a reliable, affordable tractor.

The Gathering of the Green attracted hundreds of John Deere collectors and enthusiasts from numerous states and several countries for the four-day event that featured workshops, tours and a vendor area packed with treasures.

University of Illinois Extension staff gathered in the State Capitol to showcase how Extension and Illinois 4-H strengthen communities statewide and to call for an increased state investment at its inaugural Extension Day at the Capitol.

Charlie Meier is quick to point out that had it not been for his involvement with FFA and 4-H as a youngster, he would not be a state representative.

In an effort to elevate rural communities, Illinois Farm Bureau partnered with county Farm Bureaus to award 30 Rural Development Grants totaling $120,000 to support local projects across the state.

The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers’ new leadership team was seated at its annual meeting.

It doesn’t get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

Between harvest and corn-husking competitions, there is never a dull moment on the Geyer farm this time of year.

Reed Farms will host the state and national corn husking contests this October.

The Glass Barn at the Indiana State Fair saw record-breaking attendance this summer, according to the Indiana Soybean Alliance.

The Indiana Corn Marketing Council has funded life-saving rescue equipment and training for several rural fire departments this summer.

In small towns and rural communities across America, hunger often hides in plain sight.

From canning vegetables to volunteering at Taste From Indiana Farms at the Indiana State Fair, Mindy Orschell is enjoying the final few weeks of summer on — and off — the farm.

When I first joined Farm Bureau as a young farmer, my goal was simple: to make a positive impact and uplift the lives of my fellow farmers.

Steve Hirsch has been involved with volunteer fire departments his entire life.

When the alarm goes off at 3 o’clock in the morning, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians answer the call. They roll out of bed, pull on their clothes and speed to the fire station.