McLean County Farm Bureau

Lake Bloomington/Evergreen Watershed Plan Meeting

Davis Lodge Davis Lodge Rd, Hudson, IL, United States

Find out about agriculture's role in the Lake Bloomington/Evergreen Lake Watershed Plan Update at an upcoming meeting January 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Davis Lodge at Lake Bloomington. Speaker: Jeff Boeckler, Northwater Consulting Farmers and farmland owner participation is encouraged as the plan update will include a look nitrates, tillage practices and nutrient loss ... Read More

ARC/PLC Meeting

McLean County Fairgrounds 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Evaluate your risk management choices under the 2018 Farm Bill at the ARC/PLC meeting January 29, 2020 at 9 a.m. at the McLean County Fairgrounds - Mini Expo Building. Find out about what’s new for the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, plus a look at online tools to calculate your ... Read More

Scholarship Application Deadline

High School Seniors & current college students pursuing a career in Agriculture are eligible to apply for scholarships from: McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation McLean County Beef Association IAA Foundation Application deadline is February 1, 2020.

ARC/PLC Webinar

Evaluate your risk management options with an ARC/PLC Webinar Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. Presenters include members of the farmdoc team: Gary Schnitkey, Jonathan Coppess, Nick Paulson plus Country Financial’s Doug Yoder. Click here to register.

Rules for the Road Seminar

McLean County Fairgrounds 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Join us at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5 at the McLean County fairgrounds to find out the latest in transportation rules and exemptions. Topics covered will include: New trucking rules Licensing requirements Farm exemptions Roadside inspections The main presenter will be Kirby Wagner who specializes in farm transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau®. ... Read More

Ag After Hours: The Future of Meat

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Join us Feb. 6 at the McLean County Farm Bureau building in Bloomington from  for an Ag After Hours. Our guest speakers will be Dr. Justin Rickard, Illinois State University and Dr. Bryon Wiegand, University of Missouri for a look at the future of meat including plant-based and cell-based alternatives. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ... Read More

COUNTRY Crop Seminar

Evergreen FS 402 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL, United States

Get crop insurance updates, information to help you navigate the claims process and a market outlook at the COUNTRY Crop Seminar Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. at the Evergreen FS Building. Speakers include: Brenda Dozier, COUNTRY Financial Brad Clow, COUNTRY Financial Joe Camp, AgriVisor. Complimentary breakfast will be provided. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. with ... Read More

Mental Health First Aid

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Farming can be stressful. Mental Health First Aid offers a 5-step action plan to guide you through to process of reaching out and offering appropriate support to those experiencing a mental health crisis. The course is geared for agricultural business representatives, commodity group leaders, bankers, insurance agents and others who work with farmers. Mental Health ... Read More

NREC Investment Insight LIVE!

iHotel & Conference Center 1900 South First Street, Champaign, IL, United States

See the latest research in nutrient loss reduction and protecting water quality at the NREC Investment Insight Live event Thursday, February 13 at the iHotel & Conference Center in Champaign. Speakers include: Lowell Gentry, U of IL Jon Schoonover, SIU Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue Andrew Margenot, U of IL, Wei Zheng, U of IL Angela Kent, ... Read More

Landowner 101 – Farmland Ownership & Leasing

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Expand your understanding and skills for managing your farmland with the Landowner 101 series of classes: Feb. 13 - Farmland Ownership & Leasing Feb. 27 - Basic Agronomy March 5 - Grain Marketing Classes will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau building in Bloomington. Cost is $20 per ... Read More