Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Illinois Farm Bureau
Founding date: 1916
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026
1. Illinois Farm Bureau Marker
Founded in 1916 as the Illinois Agricultural Association, the Illinois Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting farms, food, and families across the state. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, IFB has advanced Illinois agriculture for over a century, connecting farmers to consumers and strengthening rural communities.
Mission statement: Improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 40° 29.906′ N, 88° 57.475′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It can be reached from the intersection of Towanda Avenue and Jersey Avenue. Marker is located at the north side of the parking lot of the IAA building, off of Towanda Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Towanda Ave, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Growmark (here, next to this marker); Country Financial (here, next to this marker); IAA Credit Union (here, next to this marker); Country Financial and Illinois Agricultural Association Centennials (here, next to this marker); Prairie Farms (here, next to this marker); IAA Foundation (here, next to this marker); Old Soldiers' Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away); Historic Camelback Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.
Also see . . .
1. Illinois Farm Bureau (official website). (Submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Illinois Farm Bureau on Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026
2. Illinois Farm Bureau Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026
3. Illinois Farm Bureau Marker
Marker is on the left, in the very back
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
