About Us

Farm Bureau® is a membership organization controlled by farmers and others who join the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB®) through their county Farm Bureau. There are 95 county organizations in Illinois.

The Illinois Farm Bureau was founded in 1916 by a group of farmers who met at the University of Illinois to discuss the need for education, better information, and more effective farming practices. Today, IFB® represents two out of three Illinois farmers.

Early on, IFB® was involved in passing legislation and lobbying lawmakers about agricultural issues. At the same time, county Farm Bureaus provided a professional staff in accessible locations around the state. Together, IFB® and counties were instrumental in bringing soil and crop specialists to each county.

The Henry County Farm Bureau® was formed in 1917.

Meet our Board of Directors

• President: Dennis Verbeck
• Vice President Organization: Steve Nightingale
• Vice President Legislation: Jan Weber
• Secretary: Dave Westerlund
• Treasurer: Dwayne Anderson

Township Directors

• Alba: Jason Celus
• Andover: Gene Stromquist
• Annawan: Shane McKibbon
• Atkinson: Tim Holmstrom
• Burns: Brian Boelens
• Cambridge: Todd Maertens
• Colona: Megan Dwyer
• Cornwall: Ted Carton
• Clover: Wade McLaughlin
• Edford: Todd VerHeecke
• Galva: Brian Corkill
• Geneseo: Jim Ufkin
• Hanna: Joel Goetz
• Kewanee: Jason Cheline
• Loraine: Deric Olson
• Lynn: Matt Swanson
• Munson: Karen Lyman
• Osco: Jon Chamberlain
• Oxford: Dave Schmedt
• Phenix: Scott Jordan
• Weller: Kevin Schwartzkopf
• Western: Andy Dahl
• Wethersfield: Jim Larson
• Yorktown: Rob DeFauw

Contact Information

128 N. Prospect Street
Cambridge IL 61238
(309) 937-2411
FAX (309) 937-3960

Manager: Katie Laleman
Administrative Assistant: Mallisa Sandberg