McLean County Farm Bureau

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

Ag Awards Dinner – McLean County Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington - Airport 3202 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL, United States

Join the McLean County Chamber of Commerce as they honor folks who are outstanding in the field of agriculture Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites - Airport. Cost is $35 per person. To make reservations, click here.

Farm Bureau Family Night – ISU Basketball Game

Redbird Arena 702 W. College Avenue, Normal, IL, United States

Join us for a basketball game at Illinois State University Saturday, February 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Redbird arena. Watch the Redbirds take on the Bulldogs of Drake University. $5 per person includes your ticket and pizza after the game at the Ropp Ag Building.  

Farm Legacy Seminar – Rochelle

Hickory Grove Banquet & Conference Center 1127 N 7th St, Rochelle, IL, United States

With proper preparation, we can help make sure you pass your family farm from one generation to the next. COUNTRY Financial® has teamed up with local county Farm Bureaus to host upcoming farm legacy seminars: 1. Feb. 25 at 5p.m., Hickory Grove Banquet and Conference Center in Rochelle 2. Feb. 26 at 5p.m., I Hotel ... Read More

Certified Livestock Manager Training – Springfield

Illinois Department of Agriculture 801 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL, United States

In Illinois, livestock producers with more than 300 animal units must be trained and certified in manure handling procedures. University of Illinois Extension will offer training workshops including two in Springfield - one on Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. For a complete list of dates & locations or to ... Read More

Farm Legacy Seminar – Champaign

I Hotel & Conference Center 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL, United States

With proper preparation, we can help make sure you pass your family farm from one generation to the next. COUNTRY Financial® has teamed up with local county Farm Bureaus to host upcoming farm legacy seminars: 1. Feb. 25 at 5p.m., Hickory Grove Banquet and Conference Center in Rochelle 2. Feb. 26 at 5p.m., I Hotel ... Read More

Landowner 101 – Basic Agronomy

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

MCFB Foundation Trivia Night

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

Join us for a fun night as we raise funds to support local agricultural education! Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 Time: Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., Trivia Starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $160 per team of up to 8 people Location: McLean County Fairgrounds - West Expo, Bloomington Team spirit theme: Superheros– celebrate your favorite ... Read More