Farm Bureau previews Grain to Glass event, membership push and fair fundraising

Representatives of the Kane County Farm Bureau told the committee on July 23 about summer events aimed at connecting farms and the public.

Bona described a "Grain to Glass" activity open to the public on Tuesday, July 28 and a 31-day membership campaign in August offering daily prizes and exclusive benefits to drive new memberships. The Farm Bureau reported selling "nearly $2,500 worth of tickets during the Kane County Fair" through a QR-code raffle tied to a vintage truck and said the funds support scholarships and leadership programs.

Committee members suggested additional outreach, including featuring locally produced food at the county fair, and asked about event details; Bona confirmed a 5 p.m. start for the community tasting event and agreed to coordinate with county committees for health and safety outreach such as distributing tick kits.