Who We Are

The Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation is planting a legacy—connecting our community to the critical importance of agriculture.

We bring that mission to life through hands-on learning and real opportunity. Our Ag in the Classroom program reaches students from their earliest years through adulthood, helping them understand where their food comes from and why agriculture matters. At the same time, our scholarship and grant programs supports future leaders as they pursue careers that will shape the future of our industry.

This impact is only possible because of generous individuals and corporate partners who believe in the future of agriculture. Together, we are growing knowledge, creating opportunity, and strengthening our community for generations to come.

Our History

Since 1985, the Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation has been planting a legacy—investing in students, strengthening agricultural education, and growing our community’s understanding of agriculture.

What began with just two scholarships in 1986 has grown into nearly $1.4 million awarded to local students pursuing their future in agriculture and related fields. Each year, we continue to expand both the number of scholarships and the students impacted—helping the next generation dream bigger and go further.

In 1993, we expanded that impact with the launch of our Ag in the Classroom program. Today, this program reaches more than 2,300 students each month, connecting them to the story of agriculture and where their food comes from. That impact extends well beyond the classroom—reaching teachers, families, and our broader community.

Guided by a dedicated volunteer board, the Foundation hosts events throughout the year to sustain and grow this work. None of it would be possible without the generous support of our individual and corporate partners. Together, we share a passion for agriculture and a commitment to its future—one that continues to grow stronger with every student we reach.

Foundation Leadership

 

Champaign County Farm Bureau

We’re proud to be the philanthropic and educational partner of the Champaign County Farm Bureau. To learn more about the CCFB, or to become a member of this farmer-led community, we invite you to visit their website.