​On Thursday, July 18, 2024, three members of the Franklin County Young Leaders Committee competed in the District 17 Discussion Meet in Albion, IL.  There were eight total competitors.
Topics of discussion included ways young farmers can utilize diversification to explore new revenue sources in order to diversify their farm portfolio and how Farm Bureau can work with energy companies, local governments and rural communities to increase domestic energy production, minimize loss of agricultural land and protect private property rights.
Michaela Greathouse, Edwards county, placed first, Derek Sample, Franklin county, placed second, Michael Browning, Franklin county, placed third and Wade Hutchens, Franklin county, is the state alternate.

New 2024 plat books are available for $40.  2019 plat books are now $15.

​            The Franklin County Farm Bureau along with Franklin County Country Financial Representatives Trudee Wynn, Dana Wylie and Leann Stilley showed their appreciation to their members and clients at the 4-H Fairgrounds adjacent to Rend Lake College on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
            This was the 16th year that the Franklin County Farm Bureau and the Franklin County Country Financial Representatives have been at the fairgrounds to cook and serve the meal.  This year in addition to drinks and chips they grilled ribeye sandwiches, baked beans and cookies.  150 people were served.  Several giveaways were donated from Illinois Corn and Illinois Beef Association.
            All Franklin County Farm Bureau members were encouraged to attend this event and enjoy the food and 4-H activities that were planned for the evening