Category: Member News

News and updates from McLean County Farm Bureau

Stanko Named National Ag in the Classroom Honor

McLean County teacher, Amanda Stanko, has earned accolades as a 2024 National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award winner. Stanko teachers Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at Corpus Christi Catholic … Read More

New Heartland Ag Complex Opens Doors for Educational Opportunities

McLean County Farm Bureau joined in the celebration of the new agriculture facility at Heartland Community College with a ribbon cutting Jan. 31.The building opened to host ag classes for … Read More

Students Explore Careers, Team Building at Acquaintance Day

Local FFA members explored agricultural careers, gained team working experience and learned about McLean County Farm Bureau and affiliated companies at Acquaintance Day Jan. 25. A record number of 180 … Read More

2023 Year End Highlights

Reflecting on 2023 as we look ahead to 2024 – together we’ll keep keep advocating for agriculture, serving our members & giving back to our communities!

Bane, Stanko Earn IL Ag in the Classroom Honors

A McLean County teacher and a McLean County farmer earned statewide recognition for their Ag in the Classroom efforts. Pat Bane, a McLean County hog farmer from Arrowsmith, was named … Read More

Giving Back for Giving Tuesday

McLean County Farm Bureau Community Engagement committee contributed to several local nonprofit organizations in honor of “Giving Tuesday.” Baby Fold – diapers & wipes Brightpoint Crisis Nursery – diapers & … Read More

Legislator Harvest Visits

McLean County Farm Bureau hosted several state legislators for harvest field visits in during the month of October. The visits provided an opportunity for legislators who represent portions of McLean County … Read More

Ag Day Highlights Key Issues for Local Farmers

Local business leaders explored McLean County farming and agribusiness during Agriculture Day held Oct. 5 for a group of 30 local business leaders. McLean County Farm Bureau sponsors Ag Day … Read More

Rural Route Safety Days

Checking out the visibility from a tractor or combine seat proved to be an eye-opening experience for local high school students at Rural Route Safety Days held at LeRoy High … Read More

MCFB Awards $30,000 in FFA Capital Grants

McLean County Farm Bureau is investing $30,000 in local agricultural education efforts through the FFA Capital Grant program to help grow capacity for hands on learning. Lexington FFA and Normal … Read More

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