Hancock County Farm Bureau

"To improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life."

Howl2Go Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

The Hancock County Farm Bureau Foundation is excited to bring a world-famous, high-energy Dueling Pianos Show back to Carthage, Illinois, to benefit the Hancock County Ag in the Classroom program. On Friday, January 17, 2025, join us at Lake Hill Winery to experience a three-hour performance by Howl2GO – the world-famous Howl at the Moon show. The talented trio joining us for this special event will feature two pianists/vocalists and one musician on the drums. Hit songs from different genres are on deck, along with many of the crowd’s favorites! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and all attendees are invited to enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres served by Lake Hill Winery. Drinks can be purchased throughout the evening at Lake Hill Winery’s cash bar. At 7:00 p.m., please be seated and ready to enjoy our entertainment and an unforgettable evening! Do you want to hear your favorite songs performed live by Howl2GO? Bring your song requests and tips with you. The Hancock County Farm Bureau Foundation will receive 100% of the song request tips from this event! At 8:30 p.m., you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in one of our twelve decadent desserts. A dessert auction fundraiser will be taking place, featuring delicious desserts from local Hancock County bakers. Early bidding begins at 6:00 p.m., with a transition to a live auction at 8:30 p.m. Dan Sullivan, from Sullivan Auctioneers, a Big Iron Company, will serve as our guest auctioneer for the evening. Following our dessert auction, more live performances, entertainment, and fun will be had until the conclusion of the event at 10:30 p.m.

111 years of Hancock County Farm Bureau

Over 2,200 total members with over 1,000 actively involved in agriculture!

Hancock County Farm Bureau is a membership-based organization working to serve the interest and needs of the farmers and residents of Hancock County.

On March 27, 1913, farmers from throughout the county met at the courthouse in Carthage, IL to form the Soil Improvement Association. On February 28, 1918, the name was changed to Hancock County Farm Bureau.
Though much has changed throughout our organization over the past 111 years, on thin has remained the same - we continue to serve the needs of farmers and resident in Hancock County.

The 2024 Hancock County Land Atlas and Plat Book are
NOW AVAILABLE!

The 2024 Hancock County Land Atlas and Plat Book is available from the Hancock County Farm Bureau. This newest edition published by Rockford Map Publishers is available for purchase for $25 for members and $30 for non-members from the Farm Bureau office:

544 Wabash Ave., Carthage, IL 62321.

Plat books may be purchased with a credit card over the phone by calling our office at 217-357-3141. We can mail them for an added fee.

The plat book accurately displays parcel boundaries, acreage data, roadways, waterways, railways, section lines, municipal boundaries, recreational areas, and includes an index to landowners. A 3D aerial map lies opposite each township parcel map and is very useful in providing a quick gauge to the use of a particular parcel.

Plat books are a great reference tool for landowners and business owners. It is a necessary reference guide for industries such as agriculture, land development, hunting, real estate, utilities, municipal government, and more.

Hancock County farm bureau

544 Wabash Ave

(217) 357-3141

hcfbmanager@gmail.com