Events
Young Leaders – Tour at Watershed Foods
Watershed Foods, LLCWatershed Foods is a leading supplier for freeze-dried solutions and use cutting-edge technologies. Join us on the tour to learn more about their business, products, and how they became leaders in the industry. The tour will be at Watershed Foods Facility in Gridley, 202 N Ford St, on April 7th at 4:30pm. The tour will last ... Read More
Prime Timers Meeting
McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United StatesPrime Timers will meet on Thursday, April 23, at 11:30 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person (1/2 sandwich & soup from McCallister’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by April 21. The Prime Timers group is geared towards any Farm Bureau ... Read More
McLean County Fair Fanfare
McLean County Fairgrounds 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United StatesThe McLean County Fair Fanfare will offer a chance to celebrate and support the Fair with food and entertainment on Saturday, May 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. The family-friendly event will feature six food vendors with a variety of ‘fare’ to choose from, a cash bar, live music from Kyle Yap, ... Read More
Young Leaders Tour: Kilgus Farmstead
Kilgus Farmstead 7111 2150 East, Faribury, ILKilgus Farmstead is known for its dairy & meat products. On the tour, we will see the operation, learn about how they manage their land, & hear about their selling direct to consumers journey. The evening will end with a sweet treat at their Country Store, where you will also be able to shop. The ... Read More
Landowner Property Rights Meeting
Get the latest updates on rules and regulations for renewable energy projects, battery storage, utility/transmission lines and other issues at a Landowner Property Rights Meeting June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office. Illinois Farm Bureau attorneys Laura Harmon and Garrett Thalgott will share updates on recent legislative changes affecting siting ... Read More
Young Leader Ag Industry Tour
Northern New EnglandThe annual Young Leader Ag Industry Tour is headed to the Northern New England - Vermont, New Hampshire, & Maine! When: July 13-19th, 2026 What to expect: Diverse, smaller-scale family farms and specialty production, including maple, dairy, blueberries, potatoes, and high-value produce, along with a strong emphasis on soil health and climate resilience. This ag ... Read More
Foundation Golf Outing
The MCFB Foundation Golf Outing is July 13, 9:30 AM. Location TBA. The Foundation’s focus is to support local ag education efforts through scholarships, grants, and Ag in the Classroom programming. Click here to sign up and get more information.
