McLean County Farm Bureau

Brandt Industries Tour

Join us for a tour of Brand Industries at their manufacturing facility near Hudson. We'll take a look at the manufacturing process for the company's grain augers and grain carts. Tour is limited to 15 people, first come first serve. Masks will be required along with closed toe shoes and long pants. Please register for ... Read More

Landowner 201 – Farm Transition Planning

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

Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series. March 11 - Farm Management & Financial Analysis Instructors: Jed Metzger, FBFM & Tom Jennings, Livingston, Barger, Brandt, & Schroeder, LLP Topics include: Farm Business Conversations, Succession & Estate Planning Landowner 201 is a series of 3 classes: March 4 - Farm ... Read More

Health Insurance Options Webinar

Explore the health insurance options available to you with a webinar March 17 at 9 a.m. The webinar will focus on choices available through COUNTRY Financial and online through the Healthcare.gov marketplace. If you are self-employed, work part-time or work for a small business that does not provide employer based coverage, this webinar will provide ... Read More

Landowner 201 – Grain Marketing

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

Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series. March 18 - Grain Marketing Instructors: Dr. Maria Boerngen, Illinois State University & Brian Basting, Advance Trading Topics include: Cash grain sales & contract types, crop insurance Landowner 201 is a series of 3 classes: March 4 - Farm Management & Financial ... Read More

MCFB Foundation Virtual Trivia Night

Join us for a fun night to celebrate agriculture & support local ag education efforts! MCFB Foundation Virtual Trivia Night - March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Grab your “quaran-team” and join us online for a family-friendly, fun night of trivia! Cost is $60 per team (suggested 4-6 people). Compete for prizes & bragging rights! All ... Read More

Consolidated Election – Go Vote!

The Illinois Consolidated Election will take place April 6, 2021. Offices on the ballot include: Municipal offices - mayor, council, etc Township offices - trustees, supervisor, road commissioner & clerk School boards Other special purpose districts like library boards, fire protection districts & more Three ways to cast your ballot: Vote by Mail: Send in ... Read More

ISU Cover Crops Field Day

Illinois State University will host a Cover Crop Field Day April 16 from 4-6p.m. at the Research Farm 25578 ISU Farm Lane, Lexington, Ill. The event is free & no registration necessary. A cover crop tour will be offered at 4 p.m. followed by presentations & discussions of the latest research on cover crops including ... Read More