Welcome
Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau aims to provide clear direction as a positive voice for agriculture and the community through education, leadership, and involvement for our members.
our Mission Statement
“TO PROMOTE A BETTER ECONOMIC CLIMATE FOR AGRICULTURE, PROTECT THE INTERESTS, AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF CASS-MORGAN FARM BUREAU® MEMBERS.”
our 2026-2027 Goals
1) Membership: Engage, recruit & retain members to ensure the future growth and success of CMFB.2) Communication: Maintain CMFB credibility and relevance while improving member communication and assuming a proactive posture with the general public.3) Finance: Continue to strengthen our Financial Position while increasing investment in member benefits.4) Legislative and Local Affairs: Improve CMFB influence with all local and state elected officials, chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, and regional planning committees.5) Education: Expand educational opportunities and programs to cultivate, promote, and advocate for agriculture.
our Story
Farm Bureau planted it's roots as the Illinois Agricultural Association (IAA) in DeKalb, Illinois in 1912 and then became the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) at the state level in 1916.
During its first century of existence, Illinois Farm Bureau supported the formation of other key agricultural companies, including COUNTRY Financial, GROWMARK FS, Prairie Farms Dairy and more.
Today, IFB has a total membership of nearly 200,000, which includes 72,000 voting members. The voting membership represents three out of every four Illinois farmers. Those members have the opportunity to take part in Farm Bureau policy development by working through their county, state and national organizations.
IFB creates value for those members by building and maintaining relationships with key policy stakeholders at each level of government. It offers opportunities for current and future generations of farmers to learn, lead and network with one another. And its partnerships with numerous companies and organizations also provide opportunities for additional discounts and benefits for members.
Morgan County Farm Bureau was created in late 1917, with Cass County Farm Bureau a few months later in 1918. The counties joined together and became Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau in 1970. Back then, Cass & Morgan County Farm Bureaus provided educational resources and expertise through a county advisor hired to help farmers learn and navigate new methods, practices, and technologies. The Farm Bureau proved indispensable in protecting farmers' interests in establishing local co-ops and partnerships, lobbying on behalf of farmers, recommending insurance policies, and even supporting local initiatives for the war effort during the First World War, among other accomplishments.
Today, Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau continues to support the community, 4-H and FFA groups, educate youth, and facilitate programs to meet the needs of our farmer members. Advocacy continues to play a large role in the importance of Farm Bureau. Local issues and relationships are monitored and maintained by the county Farm Bureau, state issues are handled by the IFB state legislative team, and U.S. issues are handled by the IFB National legislative team. All streams of advocacy are connected and work together on issues whenever necessary.
During its first century of existence, Illinois Farm Bureau supported the formation of other key agricultural companies, including COUNTRY Financial, GROWMARK FS, Prairie Farms Dairy and more.
Today, IFB has a total membership of nearly 200,000, which includes 72,000 voting members. The voting membership represents three out of every four Illinois farmers. Those members have the opportunity to take part in Farm Bureau policy development by working through their county, state and national organizations.
IFB creates value for those members by building and maintaining relationships with key policy stakeholders at each level of government. It offers opportunities for current and future generations of farmers to learn, lead and network with one another. And its partnerships with numerous companies and organizations also provide opportunities for additional discounts and benefits for members.
Morgan County Farm Bureau was created in late 1917, with Cass County Farm Bureau a few months later in 1918. The counties joined together and became Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau in 1970. Back then, Cass & Morgan County Farm Bureaus provided educational resources and expertise through a county advisor hired to help farmers learn and navigate new methods, practices, and technologies. The Farm Bureau proved indispensable in protecting farmers' interests in establishing local co-ops and partnerships, lobbying on behalf of farmers, recommending insurance policies, and even supporting local initiatives for the war effort during the First World War, among other accomplishments.
Today, Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau continues to support the community, 4-H and FFA groups, educate youth, and facilitate programs to meet the needs of our farmer members. Advocacy continues to play a large role in the importance of Farm Bureau. Local issues and relationships are monitored and maintained by the county Farm Bureau, state issues are handled by the IFB state legislative team, and U.S. issues are handled by the IFB National legislative team. All streams of advocacy are connected and work together on issues whenever necessary.