The Hiraeth Quartet will perform a musical program, "Imagine: A Musical Butterfly Effect" on May 7 for Prime Timers. Taking influence mainly from Chinese, Indian and American music, along with Korean Pansori and Gypsy jazz, the quartet will play a variety of instruments like guitar, percussion, zither, steel drums, and have a vocalist for accompaniment. […]
The Spirit of Chicago is the perfect venue for a Sunday brunch cruise. Join Farm Bureau for a Spirit of Chicago cruise on Sunday, May 20. Enjoy the Chicago skyline during a delicious brunch with beverages. The ship will cruise from Navy Pier along Lake Michigan from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. After the cruise, members […]
For Farm Bureau Prime Timers: In 2018, the class book "Little Women" turns 150 years old. Mark the occasion with this newly revised living-history portrayal of beloved author Louisa May Alcott by award-winning actress Leslie Goddard. Miss Alcott shares stories of her poverty-filled childhood, her struggles to succeed as a writer, and how "Little Women" […]
Travel with Farm Bureau to see the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Kentucky, June 22-23. The Ark Encounter is a full-sized reconstruction of Noah's Ark. Stretching more than 1.5 football fields in length and higher than a modern four-story house, the sheer size of the ark will amaze you. Take a stroll outside the […]
Educators, Take your place at the table on a local farm amidst beautiful corn fields. Talk with local farmers about how they are producing our food. Have conversations with farmers and fellow educators to explore how farming and agriculture can be addressed in the classroom. Savor farm-fresh foods deliciously prepared by a local chef. Join […]
A Defensive Driving Course is being offered to persons 55 years and over on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. The two-day course is being sponsored by DeKalb County Farm Bureau and the DeKalb County COUNTRY® Financial agency. The course runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each […]
Combine ride registration is now CLOSED. Want to ride in a combine and watch corn being harvested? Now's your chance! Farm Bureau is coordinating combines rides with local farmers in mid-October. Rides will be given in cornfields located in the Sycamore area. Farmers will share information about field corn harvest and technology from their seat […]
For nearly 60 years, the Kishwaukeys Men’s Barbershop Chorus has been singing and sharing the gift of song in our community. They will be singing acapella music for Farm Bureau Prime Timers on Monday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Theater. The group of men love barbershop singing and keeping this American […]
WE MISS SEEING YOU, FARM BUREAU MEMBERS! SO WE’RE HAVING A PORK CHOP AND CHICKEN DRIVE-THRU TO RECONNECT THIS SUMMER. The Welcome Back to Farm Bureau Drive-Thru is scheduled for Monday, July 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the DeKalb County Farm Bureau parking lot. The meal will be prepared by 5 B’s Catering […]
Join us for a day of safety and fun, for rural children ages 8-12 at Jonamac Orchard. Children will learn about: ATVs, Fire Safety, Farm Machinery, Grain Bin & Wagons, First Aid & Rescue, Farm Animals, Lawnmowers, Electricity, Chemicals, Hearing, Semi-Tractor/Trailer, Bicycle Safety Registration Fee: $10 (Fee includes t-shirt, lunch, and materials) Registration deadline: June […]
