McLean County Farm Bureau

National Ag Day
2023-03-21 | IL

MCFB Board Meeting
2023-03-21, 2022-12-20, 2022-11-15, 2022-08-16 00:00 (America/Chicago) | IL

Rules for the Road - Roanoke
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Roanoke Farmers Association, 1861 State Route116, Roanoke, IL, 61561, United States
Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program – dates & locations listed below. The March 1 program will also be offered virtually.

March 1 at 6 p.m. – Macon County
March 7 at 9 a.m. – Ford-Iroquois County
March 7 at 6 p.m. – Woodford County

Rules for the Road - Gilman
2023-03-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Ford-Iroquois County Farm Bureau, 1381 S Crescent Street, Gilman, IL, 60938, United States

Landowner 201 - Agronomy & Soil Health
2023-03-02 18:30 - 20:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series.
March 2 – Agronomy & Soil Health

Instructor: Don Meyer
Topics include: Agronomic & Conservation Practices, h, ataatSeed & Precision Ag Technologies

Landowner 201 is a series of 3 classes:

Feb. 16 – Farm Management & Financial Analysis
Feb. 23 – Farm Transition Planning
March 2 – Agronomy & Soil Health

Each class will run from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Registration costs:

Farm Bureau member fee (per farm): $20 per class or $50 for all three
Non-member registration fee (per farm): $25 per class or $65 for all three

More than one person per family/farm can attend the classes. A virtual option will also be available and the sessions will also be available online for viewing later.
Landowner 201 is geared for farmland owners who cash rent, crop share or have a custom farming arrangement. The classes will offer more advanced information than the Landowner 101 series, but past participation is not a prerequisite to register for the 201 classes.

Rules for the Road - Decatur
2023-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Richland Community College, 1 College Park, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States

MCFB Foundation Trivia Night
2023-02-25 17:30 - 21:30 | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
On your mark, get set & join us for our 2023 Trivia Night – Saturday, February 25!
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. & trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. $160 per team of up to 8 people.
Team spirit theme: Sports – celebrate your favorite local, college or professional team/athletes!
Pizza provided, plus cash bar, silent auction, raffles & prizes!
All proceeds benefit local Ag in the Classroom programs, scholarships & grants!

Landowner 201 - Farm Transition Planning
2023-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series.
Feb. 23 – Farm Transition Planning

Instructor: Chad Ritchie, Ritchie Law Office, Ltd & Jack Rich, FBFM
Topics include: Family Business Conversations, Succession & Estate Planning

Landowner 201 is a series of 3 classes:

Feb. 16 – Farm Management & Financial Analysis
Feb. 23 – Farm Transition Planning
March 2 – Agronomy & Soil Health

Each class will run from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Registration costs:

Farm Bureau member fee (per farm): $20 per class or $50 for all three
Non-member registration fee (per farm): $25 per class or $65 for all three

More than one person per family/farm can attend the classes. A virtual option will also be available and the sessions will also be available online for viewing later.
Landowner 201 is geared for farmland owners who cash rent, crop share or have a custom farming arrangement. The classes will offer more advanced information than the Landowner 101 series, but past participation is not a prerequisite to register for the 201 classes.

Prime Timers Meeting
2023-02-23 11:30 - 13:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington.

Lunch will be available for $5 per person. Reservations for lunch are required by Feb. 21.

Topic will be Heart Health Month.
The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.

Landowner 201 - Farm Management & Financial Analysis
2023-02-16 18:30 - 20:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series.
Feb. 16 – Farm Management & Financial Analysis

Instructor: Dr. Maria Boerngen, ISU Ag Dept.
Topics include: Farm Business Plans, Cash Flow & Balance Sheets

Landowner 201 is a series of 3 classes:

Feb. 16 – Farm Management & Financial Analysis
Feb. 23 – Farm Transition Planning
March 2 – Agronomy & Soil Health

Each class will run from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Registration costs:

Farm Bureau member fee (per farm): $20 per class or $50 for all three
Non-member registration fee (per farm): $25 per class or $65 for all three

More than one person per family/farm can attend the classes. A virtual option will also be available and the sessions will also be available online for viewing later.
Landowner 201 is geared for farmland owners who cash rent, crop share or have a custom farming arrangement. The classes will offer more advanced information than the Landowner 101 series, but past participation is not a prerequisite to register for the 201 classes.

Volunteer Night at Midwest Food Bank
2023-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Rd, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
McLean County Farm Bureau members are invited to volunteer at Midwest Food Bank Thursday, February 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Volunteers will sort and pack food for distribution to area food pantries.
Kids ages five and older are welcome to volunteer along with parents or grandparents.
Please sign up with the register button at the top of the page so we can send you the volunteer waiver.
Please arrive about 5- 10 minutes early. Closed toed shoes are required. Please sign-up by Feb. 2.

Certified Livestock Manager Training - Springfield
2023-02-07 | Bank of Spingfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL, 62701, 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 – Feb. 7 at the Bank of Springfield Center or Feb. 24 at Illinois Department of Agriculture. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. with training program starting promptly at 9:00 a.m.
For a complete list of dates & locations or to register, click here.
Online training is also available.

Ag Bites Breakfast
2023-02-02 07:30 - 09:00 | Illinois State University Alumi Center, 1101 N Main St, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Get the essentials to fuel your success at Ag Bites – breakfast, networking & a look at key issues in agriculture. Geared for agribusiness professionals, Ag Bites offers you a quick hit of insight on the agriculture economy and emerging issues.
Join us Feb. 2 at the ISU Alumni Center in Normal.

7:30 a.m. – Breakfast
8 – 8:45 a.m. – Program

Speakers:

Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau – Ag Economic Outlook
Bill Bodine, Illinois Farm Bureau – Carbon Sequestration, Storage & Pipelines

Ag Bites is geared for Farm Bureau Professional members.
Registration deadline January 31.

McLean County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
2023-01-19 17:00 - 17:30 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Notice is hereby given that the McLean County Farm Bureau will hold the organization’s Annual Business Meeting Thurs., Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Building, 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington.
The business meeting will include financial and program reports as well as any other business that may be properly presented.
All voting members are eligible to participate.

Office Closed - Happy New Year!
2023-01-02 | IL

Office Closed - Merry Christmas!
2022-12-26 | IL

Prime Timers Christmas Luncheon
2022-12-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Evergreen FS, 402 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
Farm Bureau members of retirement age are invited to the annual Prime Timers Christmas luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Evergreen FS Building in Bloomington.
A catered meal will be provided along with musical entertainment. The luncheon is free, but reservations are required.

Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
2022-12-03 - 2022-12-05 | IL

Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | IL

General Election - Go Vote!
2022-11-08 06:00 - 19:00 | IL
3 Ways to Cast Your Ballot

Vote by Mail: Request a mail-in ballot by Nov. 3
Vote Early: Sept. 29 – Nov. 7
Vote on Election Day – Nov. 8: polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Find more information at mcfb.org/vote

Vote by Mail Info

Early Voting Info

Find My Polling Place

Prime Timers Meeting
2022-10-27 11:30 - 13:30 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, October 27 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington.

Lunch will be available for $5 per person. Reservations for lunch are required by Oct. 25.

Speaker will be Lauren Mohr, past Illinois FFA State Reporter.
The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.

Anhydrous Ammonia - Certified Grower Training
2022-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | ASMARK Agricenter
An in-person Certified Grower Training course will be offered Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter in Bloomington.
The training is free and required for any farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia, or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment.
Free training is also available online is available on the IDOA website at www.Bit.ly/IllinoisNH3.

Harvest Fun Night
2022-09-28 16:30 - 19:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Rd, Normal, IL, 61761
Join us for some fall fun at Rader Family Farms just west of Normal, sponsored by McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders.
Kids & families welcome! Activities available 4:30 – 6 p.m. Wristbands will be available for pick-up at the farm activity entrance starting at 4:15 p.m.
Last entry for the Corn Maze is at 5 p.m.
6 p.m. – Supper provided
6:30 p.m. – Speaker(s): Rader Family Farms
Free for McLean County Farm Bureau members! Registration deadline Sept. 26.

ISU Research Farm Tour
2022-09-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Illinois State University Research Farm, 25578 ISU Farm Lane, Lexington, IL, 61753, United States
Check out the opportunities & latest research at ISU Research Farm with a farm tour.

Location: 25578 ISU Farm Lane, Lexington, IL 61753
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Supper will be provided. Event hosted by McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders & Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau.

YL Farm Safety & Health Night
2022-09-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Lexington Fire Department, 102 S Benson St, Lexington, IL, 61753, United States
McLean County Young Leaders and their families are invited to join us Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. at the Lexington Fire Department.
If an emergency happens on your farm are you prepared? Join us for a panel discussion on farm health & safety featuring local farmer Evan Leake & his wife, Erika.
All attendees will receive a free tag-out kit and be entered in a drawing for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit or SMV sign.
Please register to let us know you’re coming!

Labor Day - Office Closed
2022-09-05 | IL

Prime Timers Meeting
2022-08-25 11:30 - 13:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, August 25 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington.

Lunch will be available for $5 per person. Reservations for lunch are required by Aug. 22.

Speaker will be Jenny Steffen, OSF Health Care.
The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
