"IFB is 'the' farm organization that legislators, agribusiness and regulatory agencies come to for information and input in their decision-making process.Today, IFB’s mission is to improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life. The organization’s leadership works to achieve these goals through a strategic plan that calls for seven key results areas: • Operating the farm successfully • Service to members • Government and politics • Education and information • Involvement • Professional development • Operating IFB® professionally Illinois Farm Bureau®: • Tells the farmer’s story to the public. • Updates members on new technology and information that impacts agriculture. • Represents farmers in local, state, and national legislative & political activities. • Provides marketing and education services to help IFB members improve their net farm income. "