Category: Member News

News and updates from McLean County Farm Bureau

Ag Day Highlights Key Farm & Food Issues

Global trade and economic issues served as the main focus for Ag Day held Oct. 18 for a group of twenty-three local business leaders. McLean County Farm Bureau sponsors Ag … Read More

Farmers Share Rural Route Safety Tips

Checking out the visibility from the tractor seat proved to be an eye-opening experience for local high school students at Rural Route Safety Days held at Tri-Valley High School Sept. … Read More

Hawk Wins District Discussion Meet

Congratulations to McLean County Farm Bureau member, Rachel Hawk, on being selected as the winner of the 2019 District 7 Discussion meet! The discussion meet offers Farm Bureau members ages … Read More

2019 Special Clovers

Larry Sheppelman and Lyn Nebel received Special Clover recognition for their dedication and hard work as McLean County Fair employees. Mike Swartz, McLean County Fair manager presented the awards. Larry … Read More

2019 Golden Clover Winners

Four dedicated supporters of 4-H and the McLean County Fair received recognition as 2019 Golden and Emerald Clover Award winners. Ruth Poppe was honored as a Golden Clover for serving … Read More

Runners Go HogWild for Pre-Fair Race

About 160 runners and walkers participated in the HogWild 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk held July 28 at the McLean County Fairgrounds. Participants had the chance to preview the … Read More

Volunteers Needed – McLean County Fair

Farmers are needed to share their everyday ag knowledge at the Food & Farm Fun Zone educational exhibit during the 2019 McLean County Fair July 31 – Aug. 4. Volunteer … Read More

Industrial Hemp Forum Highlights

Area farmers learned about the challenges and opportunities for growing Industrial Hemp at a forum hosted by McLean County Farm Bureau June 25. Western Illinois University researcher, Dr. Win Phippen, … Read More

Prevented Planting Resources

Check out www.mcfb.org/preventedplanting for videos, links & resources as you make planting decisions. University of Illinois farmdoc will also be holding three webinars: Prevent Plant / Late Planting Decisions with … Read More

Prevented Planting Meeting

Join us for a look at crop insurance coverage, the USDA Market Facilitation Program and agronomic considerations for prevented planting acres. Monday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean … Read More

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