LOCAL BENEFITS

Discount Theater Tickets:
The Kane County Farm Bureau carries discounted tickets to the Charlestowne 18 Theater. The price is $6.00 per ticket ($8.00 at the box office). Tickets are available at the Farm Bureau office. Stop in during business hours to purchase.

Six Flags Great America Tickets (seasonal):
Thrill-seeking Farm Bureau members and their families can once again get their kicks this summer by purchasing discounted tickets to Six Flags Great America! Six Flags Great America is also introducing a new attraction, “Buccaneer Battle”.  Eight crew members board the ship, navigating through rough seas before the battle begins.  Then each pirate, armed with a powerful soaker gun, takes aim at other passengers and targets along the way. 

Discounted tickets to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee are available at the Kane County Farm Bureau for one-day and two-day passes.  This discount adds up to great savings for families, once again proving your Farm Bureau membership has great value.

Stop by to purchase a one-day ticket for $33, or a two-day ticket for $53. Just a reminder that two-day tickets do not have to be used consecutive days, so you can use it once in June, and once in August for example. Ticket includes admission to Hurricane Harbor water park and are good any day the park is open; however, they are not valid for Fright Fest.  Tickets are available at the Farm Bureau office from May through August.

Kane County Plat Books
Plat books are available for purchase at the Farm Bureau office. Kane County Plat Books are typically updated every two years. Current, the 2009 edition is available. Plat books are $50.00 each. You do not need to be a member to purchase them.

Quality meats & monthly specials
The Kane County Farm Bureau carries a variety of cuts of meat and other items such as nuts, pork spice, and popcorn. These items are available for purchase on a cash and carry basis at the Farm Bureau office. Each month there is a different meat item on sale for our “Special” of the month.

Meeting room rentals
The Kane County Farm Bureau has meeting rooms available for rent. Rental fee for the auditorium is $75.00 per meeting or use (1/2 day). Payment in advance is required. Plus Package members will receive a $20.00 discount from the meeting room rental rate. Farm Bureau affiliates and regular users shall be on a contractual basis. A smaller conference room to accommodate up to 12 persons is available for a $40 fee.

For more information, details on room use, or to reserve a date, please contact the Farm Bureau office at (630) 584-8660.

Frozen food
Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Kane County Farm Bureau offers a frozen food sale. The order form is printed in the Kane County Farmer and is also available at the Farm Bureau office. Frozen food items are preordered on the form and payment is due at pickup on a specified date and time. There is a small upcharge for non-members.

For more information on ordering or the next sale dates, please contact the Farm Bureau office or watch your Kane County Farmer for an order form.

Citrus program
Each year in December the Kane County Farm Bureau offers a citrus sale. Citrus is preordered in November, and shipped in from Florida in December to be picked up on a specified date. Some of the items may change from year to year. We typically carry items such as boxes of grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, and a Premium Variety Pack that contains things like oranges, grapefruit, red delicious apples and D’Anjou pears. We also offer gift boxes of cheese and beef stix (like summer sausage), which make great gifts or are wonderful to serve to unexpected guests. You may also pre-order boxes of meat or nuts that we sell in the office so that you can pick up everything you need at once.

Payment is due with the order and pick up is on a specified date. For more information, give us a call late in the fall or watch your Kane County Farmer for an order form and more details.

Well water testing
The Kane County Farm Bureau and Kane/DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District offer a water testing program each year in February. A high quality water supply is vital for families and this program helps provide peace of mind and identifies potential problem areas for homeowners of Kane County.

Costs vary for the program depending on which tests you wish to have performed on your water. The following kits are available:

A. Basic Package (Nitrate Package)
The basic package tests for nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, chloride, sulfate, soluble phosphorous, silica and specific conductivity.

B. Pesticide Screen
A pesticide screen will indicate the presence of triazine herbicides, lasso, dual or harness.

C. Volatile Organic Chemicals
This kit tests for 46 different volatile organic chemicals.

D. Metals
This kit tests for 23 different metals.
Detailed sampling instructions will be included in each kit, and additional information on how each test can help you is provided at the Farm Bureau or Kane/DuPage Soil and Water Conservation’s District offices.

Please call the Kane County Farm Bureau office at 630-584-8660 if you would like additional information or have any questions.

Soil Testing
A great service the Farm Bureau offers its members is soil testing. There are three different tests available:

Basic Test
$12.00 per sample for members and $20.00 per sample for non-members
This test checks for soil pH, phosphorus, and potassium.

Lawn/Garden Test
$20.00 per sample for members and $30.00 per sample for non-members
This test includes the basic test plus organic matter and recommendations on amount and timing of fertilizer.

Lawn/Garden Plus
$40.00 per sample for members and $50.00 per sample for non-members
This test includes the Lawn & Garden test plus nutrients, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, sulfur and boron.  This test also includes recommendations.

To make sure your soil has an accurate test reading, there are three steps to follow:
1) For one soil test, collect 5 soil samples by cutting a one-inch hole about 6 inches deep (three inches deep for existing lawn).  You should have at least one cup of soil. Do not include the layer of dead or live plant material in the sample.
2) Complete the Soil Test Form. Click here for a printable PDF of the Soil Test Form. Please be as detailed as possible to receive the best recommendations.  The Soil Test Forms are also available at the Farm Bureau office.
3) You may bring your sample directly to Kane County Farm Bureau, 2N710 Randall Road, St. Charles.  The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Please call the office at (630) 584-8660 if you have any questions.

The test results and recommendations will be sent directly to you in 10-14 business days.

Fruit & Vegetable Recipe Brochure
The Kane County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee publishes a brochure each year that contains recipes for fruit and vegetable dishes that contain items grown in Kane County. These recipe brochures are carried at local farm stands and are available at the Farm Bureau office. If you would like more information on this brochure or joining the Women’s Committee, please contact the Farm Bureau office.

Bounty of Kane
A convenient, printable directory of more than 30 Kane County farms that sell direct to consumers and local Farmers Markets.  The Bounty of Kane includes a map and contact information for each farm and Farmers Market.  A pdf is available on this website at Home>Bounty of Kane.

Family Portrait Program
Each year the Kane County Farm Bureau offers members the opportunity to have a family portrait taken at no cost.  Each Farm Bureau family will receive a free full-color family portrait.  Packages are also available to purchase.  Individual poses are available, but they will be included with package costs.