steak fry carries on

The annual Steak Fry has a new home in 2026. Same great event... with a new partner. Transitioning the steak fry to the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation brings a renewed enthusiasm for an event that supports agriculture education.

"The format will remain the same - bring those that are supportive of and work in agriculture together for an evening of fellowship, celebration

2025 grant recipients

  • Amboy FFA: $4,500
  • Amboy Middle School (ag program): $1,075
  • Ashton-franklin Center FFA: $4,500
  • Bureau Valley FFA: $4,500
  • CEO Program: $2,500
  • Challand Middle School (ag program): $600
  • Forreston FFA: $2,500
  • Fulton FFA: $4,500
  • Lee County Ag in the Classroom: $4,000
  • Morrison FFA: $4,500
  • Oregon FFA: $4,500
  • Polo FFA: $3,500
  • Prophetstown FFA: $4,500
  • Sterling FFA: $3,575
  • U of I Extension Pre-K Program: $1,798
  • Whiteside Ag in the Classroom: $7,200
  • Whiteside County 4-H: $2,500

August 6 2026