Farm Bureau Beat

A few months ago, I had mentioned that the Stephenson County Farm Bureau Foundation was soliciting applications for our “Roots and Shoots Grant”. I am excited to announce that the Foundation has awarded two worthy organizations the honor of being our 2022 “Roots and Shoots Grant” recipients. Those who were chosen applied requesting funds along with an explanation as to how their businesses/organizations provided employment and agriculture related opportunities to youth in our county. The businesses/organizations who were chosen include the Freeport High School Student Garden and Stateline Sola...