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DeWitt County Farm Bureau Celebrates 100 Years

An event 100 years in the making took place Saturday night in DeWitt County.
 
The DeWitt County Farm Bureau celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday night with an event at Little Galilee Camp south of Clinton.  Farm Bureau Manager, Janell Baum Thomas, notes the evening featured guest speakers, historical exhibits, and good food.
 

 

 
As with any centennial celebration, there was plenty of looking back at the DeWitt County Farm Bureau's rich history.  Ken Bjelland served as the manager for the organization for over 35 years.  He feels some of the highlights of his time were the projects completed by the group in regards to local resident safety.

 

 
Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert provided remarks to the crowd, and touched on the current challenges facing farmers across the state, and the nation.  He says letting legislators hear the voices of agriculture is as important now as it's ever been.  
 

 

 
Kim Kidwell, Dean of the College of ACES at the University of Illinois, was the night's keynote speaker.  She addressed the future of agriculture, and specifically how the U of I hopes to continue to point students down the path of agriculture.
 

 

 
DeWitt County Farm Bureau President, Tom Heironymous, served as emcee for the event.  He's been a part of the organization for 35 years, and sees Farm Bureau at all levels as a way to protect the interests of farmers.
 

 

 
Recently appointed DCFB board member, John Klemm, agrees, and hopes to see the organization continue to adapt and evolve in the future.

 

 
Nearly 150 people attended the DeWitt County Farm Bureau's 100th anniversary celebration.  To learn more about the organization, visit dewittcountyfarmbureau.com.

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