This  80-inch  diameter, 12-inches  thick  butternut  plaque, was commissioned by  the American  Farm  Bureau  Federation  (AFBF)  for  their  newly   renovated  office  in  Washington,  D.C.   It   was  installed  on  September 26, 2003,  and  dedicated  on  September 30, 2003.  This  400-pound   plaque  symbolizes  a  husband  and  wife  as  farming  partners,  supported  by  the  AFBF,  in  awe  at  the  growth of  a  plant. They  are standing  in their vast field faced with the task of supplying  food,  fiber  and  fuel  to  the  world.  The  roundness  of   the  plaque symbolizes the world.

This  plaque  required  over  600  board-feet  of  butternut, 1 1/2 gallons of  glue, and several months to complete.

Joe  Dillett  thanks  the AFBF  for giving  him  the honor of doing this important work.

The Carving Shop features the work of Joe  Dillett,  Master  Craftsman,  and specializes  in custom  hand carved  heirlooms   for the family, church and architectural  carvings. We   work  from  your  designs, or  ours,   to create an awesome look that only hand carving can achieve.

All wood  is  seasoned. All work is protected with a finish that will last many years.

All work is guaranteed.

Free estimates provided upon request. The listed cost reflects retail prices. If you can come to The Carving Shop for pick up, you will save the S & H charges, and get wholesale prices for considerable savings. Call (815)498-9290 during business hours for more information.