Author: anna@mcfb.org

Buckley Name IL Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year

Katie Buckley, secondary special education teacher and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Educator across the district at LeRoy CUSD #2, was named 2020 Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher of … Read More

McLean County Board Members Participate in IAA Annual Meeting

McLean County Farm Bureau board members discussed issues ranging from trade to transportation to taxes during the delegate session at the IAA Annual Meeting Dec. 9. Along with representatives from … Read More

Hawk Competes in Statewide Discussion Meet

Congratulations to McLean County Farm Bureau member, Rachel Hawk on advancing to the Sweet Sixteen round of the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Discussion meet! Hawk completed in two initial … Read More

Scholarship Opportunities for Students Seeking Ag Careers

McLean County students pursuing ag-related careers are eligible for a number of scholarship opportunities including: McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Ag Leadership Scholarships – Up to five $1,000 scholarships. Two … Read More

IL Farm Economic Summits

Take a look at the extraordinary challenges of the 2019 crop year and management strategies for the future at the Illinois Farm Economics Summits. The programs begin at 8:15 a.m. … Read More

IL 4R Indoor Field Day

Get the latest information and research updates on 4R Practices to reduce nutrient loss at the 4R Indoor Field Day December 12 at the ASMARK Agricenter in Bloomington. The agenda … Read More

IL Hemp Summit

After a challenging first year, what did we learn and what is the future of industrial hemp in Illinois? Learn about the 2019 growing season, best practices and lessons learned … Read More

IL Swine Day 2019 – African Swine Fever

What happens if African Swine Fever spreads to the U.S.? Illinois? Your farm? Prepare for the worst case scenario at Illinois Swine Day December 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 … Read More

2020 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference

The 2020 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference will be January 31 & February 1 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Keynote Speaker: Jim “The Rookie” Morris Breakout Session … Read More

Local FFA Members Attend BUILD Conference

Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliate companies were proud to sponsor the Illinois FFA BUILD Conference in Decatur October 14-15. Members from Normal Community, Normal West and Tri-Valley FFA Chapters … Read More

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