Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the second annual Children’s Expo, scholarships, the golf playday fundraiser, land assessment seminars, and Young Leader Kate Huffman. Katie Laleman shared highlights of the second annual Children’s Safety Expo. The event brings families together for demonstrations, giveaways, and learning resources, with support from Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Travis Weaver. Laleman also discussed scholarships for local students, updates on the popular golf playday fundraiser, and upcoming land assessment seminars. In Farm Bureau news, Young Leader Kate Huffman will represent Illinois in the American Farm Bureau competition in January. Community members are encouraged to attend, learn, and celebrate local achievements.
Katie Laleman shared highlights of the second annual Children’s Safety Expo. The event brings families together for demonstrations, giveaways, and learning resources, with support from Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Travis Weaver. Young Leader Kate Huffman provided a tractor for the touch-a-truck part of the children’s expo.
Farmers seeking clarity on farmland assessments and property taxes have a new resource next week. Representative Dan Swanson, together with local Farm Bureaus, will offer free seminars in the region on September 2 and 3, 2025. Sessions are set for four locations, starting in Moline and Galesburg, then continuing in Monmouth and Macomb. Brenda Matherly of the Illinois Farm Bureau will lead explanations on assessment calculations and their property tax implications. Open to all farmland owners, agricultural lenders, and farm managers.
On Tuesday, September 2, sessions take place at 1 PM at the Moline Public Library and 3 PM at the Knox County Farm Bureau in Galesburg. The following day, Wednesday, September 3, stops include the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau in Monmouth at 8:30 AM and the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb at 11 AM. Attendees will discover how assessments are calculated and the long-term effects on their land. Registration is available through Rep. Swanson’s office at (309) 334-7474 or the Henry County Farm Bureau at (309) 937-2411.
Kate Huffman, a 2025 Young Leaders Excellence in Agriculture Award winner, prepares to represent Illinois at the American Farm Bureau Federation competition this January in California. Kate’s dedication to agriculture and her leadership within local farming circles have earned recognition at the state level, setting her apart as a passionate advocate for Illinois farmers. Supporters say her energy and experience make her the ideal representative for the state. As January approaches, Kate continues her preparations, determined to make her community proud on the national stage. Stay tuned for updates on her journey and performance at this prestigious event.
