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Private Applicator License Exam
University of Illinois Extension will offer a Private Applicator License Exam Dec. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Extension office 1615 Commerce Parkway, in Bloomington, IL.
Cost is $30.
Please click here for details & to register.
For information about the exam and pesticide licenses, visit the Illinois Department of Agriculture website.
Farm Tax Seminar
Find tips for your end of year financial planning at our Farm Tax Seminar Dec. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau building in Bloomington.
The agenda will cover ag-related provisions in the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:
- Improved income tax brackets
- New depreciation rules
- Changes to equipment trades
- Commodity gifting
- Meals and Entertainment deductions
- Net Operating Loss changes
- New Qualified Business Income deduction
- Tax planning Ideas
Young Leaders Volunteer at Midwest Food Bank
Join McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders to offer some helping hands for the holidays and volunteer at Midwest Food Bank Thurs., Dec. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The event is family-friendly and children ages five and older are welcome to volunteer along with parents. Pizza will be provide for all volunteers.
Midwest Food Bank is located at 2031 Warehouse Road in Normal, just off of Northtown Road.
Milk Donation Challenge:
Young Leaders will be participating the social media based #10GallonChallenge campaign
If you would like to contribute to the cause, use the donate button below. You can also purchase and donate milk
to directly to a local charitable organization:
- Contact the local agency to confirm needs and ability to accept a milk donation.
- Purchase and donate.
- Take a picture and send it to anna@mcfb.org plus share it on social media with #10GallonChallenge
McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will match donations dollar for dollar or gallon for gallon up to $250.
Farm Bureau/FFA Acquaintance Day
On the Road Seminar
Take a look at the latest farm trucking rules and transportation regulations at the On the Road Seminar Tues., Jan. 22 at 9 a.m. at
the ASMARK Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive in Bloomington. Doors open at 8:30 with coffee & donuts provided.
Illinois Farm Bureau staff Kevin Rund and Kirby Wagner will cover the latest changes and updates in licensing requirements and farm exemptions.
IAA Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline
Deadline to apply for scholarships from the IAA Foundation ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year.
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training
Brush up on your knowledge of how to stay safe while applying anhydrous ammonia Feb. 8, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon. Training provided by Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association.
Location: Asmark Agricenter, Bloomington
Cost: $5/person for Farm Bureau members; $10 for non-members, includes continental breakfast & lunch
FFA Service Award Deadline
FFA Advisors, click here to nominate a student
Chamber Ag Breakfast
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ag Breakfast will be March 20 at 7 a.m. at the Chateau in Bloomington.
FFA Grant Application Deadline
McLean County FFA Chapters are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in matching funds from the McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation.
