The New ILFBPartners.com

Last month we launched a redesigned version of ilfbpartners.com, the online presence of Illinois Farm Bureau Partners, a quarterly magazine for members of the Illinois Farm Bureau.

The website, originally launched in 2008, has been redesigned with the goal of improving user experience. The website has been rebranded as Illinois Partners, a place to explore Illinois food, farms and finds. These categories reflect the content on the site, which includes recipes, events and gardening tips, as well as an emphasis on farm life and ag news, which share stories about Illinois family farms, such as Eckert’s Country Store in Belleville, Illinois, and agricultural issues, such as a shortage of rural veterinarians. A Fun Facts section also aims to educate those disconnected from farm life by sharing quick bits of information about farming, while section called Farm Fresh helps connect Illinois residents with the farmers who grow their food, as well as tips on growing and cooking with farm fresh ingredients.

Additional new features include an Online Library, where readers can scroll through current and past digital versions of Illinois Farm Bureau Partners. We also connect with Illinois Partners readers and a larger online audience through social media, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.