Local Ag News

Rockridge FFA Fall Market Open Saturday

The Rockridge FFA hosting a fall market this weekend. Money raised Saturday will be used to help fund a trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis later this month says junior Tessa DeClerck. DeClerck serves as vice president of…

Paying Tribute To Mercer County’s Rainbow Barn

It served as an important landmark and guidepost in rural Mercer County for over 40 years. They called it the rainbow barn, but it’s no more. There is a new sign marking the location says Rick Andress. His father was…

Sherrard FFA Horse Judging Team Headed To Nationals

The Sherrard FFA horse judging team wins the Illinois State FFA Horse Evaluation CDE (Career Development Event). The competition was held Sept. 17 at Black Hawk East, Kewanee – against 57 other Illinois schools. By winning state, the team now…

Mercer County FFA Alumni Group Being Formed

Calling all alumni of Aledo, Westmer and Mercer County FFA programs. A group called Mercer County FFA Alumni and Supporters is being organized. 1996 Westmer grad Mat Willits is involved with the effort. Willits says they have already developed a…