The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders earned top honors at the 2025 Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Annual Meeting in Chicago, bringing home several awards recognizing their outstanding committee work and innovative programs over the past year.
Regan Anthis was named Outstanding Chairman for Membership Group 1, an award that highlights county committee chairs who excel in promoting programs and participation in Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader activities.
The Young Leaders group also received the “Harvest for All” award for their creative “Bring on the Beef” initiative. This award is given to county programs that demonstrate unique and impactful approaches to the statewide “Harvest for All” effort.
In addition, the Edwards County Sportsman’s Club was honored as a “Friend of the Young Leaders” for its ongoing support of the Young Leader Scholarship Trap Shoot.