Lee County Farm Bureau accepting Books by the Bushel grant applications

December 02, 2022 at 4:10 pm CST

Preschool teachers Jessica Ortgiesen and Jen Wilkens accept the Books by the Bushel donation for Faith Christian Preschool.

AMBOY, Ill. — The Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation announced that it is accepting Books by the Bushel grants.

Books by the Bushel is a program designed to help increase agricultural awareness among children. Books available this year include “The Hundred Year Barn,” “Farmer George Plants a Nation” and “On the Farm, at the Market.”

The grants are open to all Lee County organizations. Applications are due Feb. 1 and are available online at lcfbfoundation.org.

For questions or information, call 815-857-3531 or email leecfb@comcast.net.