Office Closed - Memorial Day
2026-05-25

McLean County Fair Fanfare
2026-05-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
The 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, plus bounce houses and kids’ activities. No admission charge, and the event is open to the public.
The fairgrounds will also be hosting a 1/4 Scale Tractor Design Competition with tractor pulls starting at 7 p.m. at the grandstand (or in Barn D if it rains).
Members can pre-register for the event here.

Postponed: Young Leaders Tour: Kilgus Farmstead
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Kilgus Farmstead, 7111 2150 East, Faribury, IL, 61739
6/11/26 UPDATE: Due to the threat of severe weather the Kilgus Farmstead tour is postponed. We will post a new date once we have a chance to reschedule.
Kilgus 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 tour will be at Kilgus Farmstead, 7111 2150 East, Fairbury, IL 61739, in Fairbury on June 11th at 5:30pm (located just south of town). The tour will last approx. 1.5 hours. Closed-toe shoes must be worn. The tour is limited to 30 people.
After the tour, the group will head to Gigs Place Bar & Grill for a networking hour. Let us know if you plan to attend below.

Landowner Property Rights Meeting
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:00
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 and zoning of various types of projects.
The discussion will also include tips for negotiating leases and easements and an update on transmission line projects.
Farm Bureau membership is required, but there is no registration fee to attend the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided.

Office Closed - Independence Day
2026-07-03

Young Leader Ag Industry Tour
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-19 | Northern New England
The 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 industry tour highlights farm management, technology, and agronomic practices across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Registration: This opportunity is available to Farm Bureau members ages 18-35. Registration will be open March 16 – March 31. Registering does not guarantee you will be selected for the trip. The trip attendees are determined by lottery system with 10 spots reserved for first time attendees. 35 spots available. Accepted participants have sponsorship options available to help cover trip costs. To register, or inquire more about this opportunity, please email membership@mcfb.org.
Tentative Agenda

Foundation Golf Outing
2026-07-13 09:00 - 15:00
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.
