Committees — Peoria County Farm Bureau

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Ag Literacy Coalition Committee

The AITC Committee is responsible for educating youth about agriculture. This is primarily done through classroom visits, focusing on 3rd-6th grade students. The committee will also seek to educate and provide agriculture materials to teachers in Peoria County.

Larry Baer | Chairman
Rudy Lewis | Vice-Chairman

County Annual Meeting Committee

Evelyn Powers | Chairman
Doug Carroll | Vice-Chairman

Equine Committee

The Equine Committee is responsible for developing and sponsoring programs and educational materials for people with an interest in the horse industry. Activities include an Equine Workshop, Round Table Discussions, and an Equine Directory.

Rick Schotthofer | Chairman
Sumner Hunt | Vice-Chairman

Executive Committee

Bob Janssen | Chairman
Bob Benson | Vice-Chairman
Evelyn Powers | Secretary
Aaron Maher | Treasurer

Finance Committee

Aaron Maher | Chairman
Larry Baer | Vice-Chairman

Foundation Board

The main function of the Peoria County Farm Bureau Foundation is to encourage and fund agricultural education through support of the Ag Literacy program and scholarships for students pursuing an Ag related degree.

Bob Benson | President
Rudy Lewis | Vice-President
Evelyn Powers | Secretary
Dave Copple | Treasurer

Housing Committee

Rob Asbell | Chairman
Korbin Wagenbach | Vice-Chairman

Kickapoo Property Committee

Larry Baer | Chairman
Rob Asbell | Vice-Chairman

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee is charged with evaluating issues that affect farmers through legislation. The committee also develops and maintains a working relationship with local, state, and national politicians. Activities include presenting Friend of Agriculture Awards to Legislators, Action Requests, Developing Resolutions, and a Grassroots Picnic.

Bob Benson | Chairman
Cheryl Walsh | Vice-Chairman

Local Affairs Committee

The Local Affairs Committee is involved with local issues that affect members in the county, i.e. taxes, roads, broadband connectivity, zoning, planning, landfills, and any other issues that may become a local concern.

Kiersten Sheets | Chairman
Korbin Wagenbach | Vice-Chairman

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee is concerned with markets within the county an is responsible for carrying out programs that encourage the use of farm commodities and educational opportunities for farmers. Activities include Market Outlooks, Crop Insurance/Farm Bill Update, and Farm Progress Show Bus Trip.

Aaron Maher | Chairman
Greg Dennis | Vice-Chairman

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for retention of current members and increasing Farm Bureau membership in the county. Activities include a Membership Drive and the Business Discount programs for members.

Evelyn Powers | Chairman
Aaron Maher | Vice-Chairman

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee is set up to help coordinate programs and activities which builds goodwill with consumers as well as educating people about our food and fiber system. Activities include the Farmers Share of the Food Dollar Breakfast, Exhibit at the Heart of Illinois Fair, and Photo Contest.

Bob Benson | Chairman
Rob Asbell | Vice-Chairman

Sports Committee

The Sports Committee is in charge of scheduling sporting activities for all Peoria County Farm Bureau members. Primary activities are golf scramble, Bradley Basketball discount tickets, and a baseball game.

Steve Schaffer | Chairman
Jeff Hoffman | Vice-Chairman

Viewpoint Committee

The Viewpoint Committee is responsible for surfacing issues and ideas that local members have that may be formulated into resolutions for considerations by delegates at the IAA Annual Meeting. Activities include Questionnaires to gauge members viewpoints and Round Table type meetings for policy discussion.

Bob Janssen | Chairman
Evelyn Powers | Vice-Chairman

Young Leaders Committee

The Young Leaders Committee is set up to encourage young members, between the ages of 18-35, with an agricultural interest to get involved in the organization through a variety of programs and leadership development opportunities. Activities include an FFA Acquaintance Day, 4-H Tractor Driving Contest, Sweet Corn Plot, and Purchasing Animals at the 4-H Auction.