Golden Farmer Recognition
McLean County Farm Bureau is launching a Golden Farmer Recognition program aimed at honoring farmers who have farmed and/or owned farmland in McLean County for 50 years or longer. The … Read More
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Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training Now Required
Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia, or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment will now be required to complete Certified Grower Training. Farmers and their … Read More
Corn Heads to the Classroom
As area schools resume for the spring semester, McLean County Ag in the Classroom is donating 384 gallons of hand sanitizer made from corn for use by local students and … Read More
MCFB Foundation Ag Scholarships
McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation is growing and expanding our support for the next generation of agriculture leaders! We’re pleased to launch new and increased scholarship opportunities for McLean County … Read More
2020 MCFB Highlights
2020 proved to be a challenging year, but through it all farmers kept farming & McLean County Farm Bureau kept working to serve our members. Check out some of the … Read More
IL Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing
Pesticide applicator’s license training and testing is available online from University of Illinois Extension. Click here for more details Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing locations, dates & information. Visit FCA’s Illinois Dicamba … Read More
Rural Restaurant Bingo
In these challenging times, McLean County Farm Bureau would like to support & promote restaurants in our rural communities with a “Bingo” promotion. Dine (including carry-out or delivery if available) … Read More
USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) – Round 2
USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) – Round 2 Applications are being accepted now (Sept. 21 through Dec. 11, 2020) Call your FSA county office to make an appointment. McLean … Read More
Ag Day Highlights COVID-19 Impacts
The ripple effects of COVID-19 and challenges facing farmers and the food supply served as the focus for Leadership McLean County Ag Day held Sept. 18. A group of 21 … Read More
MCFB Makes Sweet Corn Donation
McLean County Farm Bureau donated more than 1,000 ears of fresh sweet corn to Thornton Township Food Assistance Center last week to feed families in need. Located in our adopted … Read More