Member Appreciation Week
Member Appreciation Week 2026
Monday, April 20th – Friday, April 24th, 2026
YOU, THE MEMBER, ARE OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET of the Cook County Farm Bureau.
We truly appreciate our members, and during our Member Appreciation Week, we want to provide some extra love to say thank you for your membership, your involvement, your interest, and your support.
Daily Free Membership Drawing:
We love our members and to show our appreciation, members are automatically entered into our daily raffle for a free membership. Winners will have their 2026-2027 renewal dues paid – no entry needed – we got you entered!
Daily Grand Prize Drawing – Get entered today (1 Winner Each Day from Entry Form)
- “Rainy Day Fun” - $50 Barnes & Noble gift card & $50 Culver’s gift card
- “Grocery Giveaway” - $100 Grocery store gift card
- “Family Fun” – 4 Santa’s Village tickets
- “Discover Local” - $100 gift card to a local member Ag Business
- “Your Friday Just Got Better” — $100 VISA gift card
Stop by this week for Member Events! - See details below
Tuesday – Member Horticulture & Wellbeing
Wednesday – Earth Day Party
Thursday – BINGO
Friday – Ask a Farmer and Coffee with Bob
Must be a member paid in good standing to enter. To enter online go to: https://bit.ly/4b1EMeT.
One entry per member; entries received will be submitted for a chance at all drawings and will automatically roll over to the following day’s drawings, if not selected.
Questions? Please call us at 708-354-3276! We look forward to serving you!
Member Appreciation Week Events at CCFB...
Tuesday, April 21 - Member Horticulture & Wellbeing Event at the Cook County Farm Bureau
Registration needed to attend these 2 wonderful classes offered: space is limited
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Ethnobotany
A historical look at the relationship between the use of plants, herbs, and health
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Nutritious Gardening in Small Spaces
Growing a healthy harvest of produce and leafy greens in small spaces; nutritious recipes
DATE: Tuesday April 21, 2026
TIME: 10 am – 2 pm: drop-in event times in the Farm Bureau building
LOCATION: Cook County Farm Bureau | 6438 Joliet Rd Countryside IL 60525
REGISTRATION: Registration for select sessions by calling the CCFB at 708-354-3276; email [email protected] with session and member contact info
Horticulture & Wellbeing event will feature:
- 2 free Horticulture for well-being centered classes presented by U of I Extension Educators: Ethnobotany & Nutritious Gardening in Small Spaces – registration required
- Master Gardener Help Desk onsite to assist with your gardening questions-drop in
- Soil Testing Program information and kits for sale; Health from the Hive info- drop in
- Information on health-based member benefits and discounts offered by the Farm Bureau, with assistance on signing up – drop in
- Member Benefit Platform info and set up assistance on your phone or device-drop in
Wednesday, April 22 - Earth Day Party - A Family Connections Event
As part of Member Appreciation Week, we invite you to celebrate Earth Day with Cook County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom Program. This family-friendly event will feature fun ag education, story time, and hands-on STEM activity stations about seed germination and growing, vermicomposting, and pollination. All attendees will leave with handouts, take-home growing projects, and giveaways. Come celebrate sustainability, soil, and seeds this Earth Day at the farm bureau!
TIME: 4 - 5 pm – drop-in anytime
LOCATION: Cook County Farm Bureau | 6438 Joliet Rd Countryside IL 60525
FEE: Free for members to attend; non-member cost is $10 per family.
REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required by calling 708-354-3276 or emailing [email protected] by April 15. Space is limited to the first 30 attendees.
Thursday, April 23 - BINGO!!!
Join us for some fun while supporting agriculture and community.
15 Bingo Games
Prizes • Refreshments
Open to members, families, and friends.
TIME: 1 pm
LOCATION: Cook County Farm Bureau | 6438 Joliet Rd Countryside IL 60525
FEE: $10.00 for CCFB members, $15.00 for Non-Members
REGISTRATION: Call 708-354-3276 to register, not required. Walk-ins welcome.
Friday, April 24 - Coffee with Manager, Bob Rohrer
TIME: 8-10 AM
LOCATION: Cook County Farm Bureau | 6438 Joliet Rd Countryside IL 60525
Come have coffee and conversation with Bob Rohrer, Manager of Cook County Farm Bureau and author of the monthly Downwind column. Please bring your compliments, comments, and complaints with you. Bob is truly looking forward to talking with all the members who are able to attend. You and your feedback are very welcome!!! We will have refreshments and giveaways for those who come to visit! We hope to see you here!