Category: Member News

News and updates from McLean County Farm Bureau

We’re Hiring – Director of Engagement

Job title: Director of Engagement As Director of Engagement for McLean County Farm Bureau®, you will be joining our dedicated team to focus on membership marketing, recruitment and programs while … Read More

Rural Route Safety Days Held

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 Heyworth High … Read More

McLean County Farm Bureau Manager

McLean County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce Anna Ziegler has been hired as Manager effective September 3, 2024. Ziegler had served as McLean County Farm Bureau Assistant Manager since … Read More

McLean County Farm Bureau Manager Announces Departure

Mike Swartz, Manager of McLean County Farm Bureau and the McLean County Fair  announced his departure from the organization effective Aug. 7, 2024. Swartz accepted the position of Executive Director … Read More

MCFB Foundation Scholarship Winners

McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased announce the $17,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 14 students pursuing ag-related careers. Four students have been selected to receive a $2,000 … Read More

IAA Foundation Scholarship Winners

Lauren Mohr of Carlock; Autumn Schlipf of Gridley; and Ojas Shah of Bloomington; were each selected to receive scholarships from the IAA Foundation for the 2024-25 academic year. Lauren Mohr … Read More

MCFB Members Complete IFB Leadership Training Program

Craig Conroy, Sara Fuller and Alexandria Phelps honed their communication and leadership skills by completing the Illinois Farm Bureau 2024 Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program. All members of McLean … Read More

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

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