Join the University of Illinois Extension farmdoc team for the 2024 Farm Economics Summit. Three dates & locations will be offered: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 – Mt. Vernon, IL – DoubleTree Hotel Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – Peoria, IL – Par-a-dice Hotel Thursday, January 11, 2024 – Dekalb, IL – NIU Barsema Alumni & Visitors ... Read More
Annie’s Project training offers the opportunity for farm women to learn and network together. The 6-week educational program will be held Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 - Feb. 7, 2024 at Beck’s Hybrids, 90 N Fayette St in El Paso, Ill. Cost is $50 per person and class size is limited to ... Read More
Notice is hereby given that the McLean County Farm Bureau will hold the organization’s Annual Business Meeting Thurs., Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office 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. Any voting ... Read More
Learn about ways to improve soil health, integrate cover crops and implement sustainable techniques at the Conservation Cropping Seminar Jan. 31, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with both virtual and in-person options available. The event will be held at the Illinois Department of Agriculture Block Building in Springfield. The in-person registration is $25 ... Read More
Rise and shine for Ag Breakfast Bites to check out the new Agriculture Building at Heartland Community College. The event will be held Tuesday, February 6 in the new ag facility. Agenda: 7:30 a.m. - Doors Open 8 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Program Speaker: Heartland Ag Faculty & Students Hear about Heartland's first ... Read More
Does your farm have an emergency plan of action in place if the need should arise? Join Farm Broadcaster, Mike Pearson, for "That Won't Happen to Me - Emergency Planning on Your Farm" at Epiphany Farms Estate February 12. Doors Open 9:30 am Brunch Served at 10:00 am Program Begins at 11:00 am Hosted by ... Read More
University of Illinois Extension will host private pesticide applicator training & testing Feb. 16 a the State Fairgrounds/IL Department of Agriculture building in Springfield. Private Applicator Training - 8:00 am - 11:45 am Private Applicator Testing - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm The cost is $45 and pre-registration is required.
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, February 22 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person (pasta, salad & bread from Avanti's). Reservations for lunch are required by February 20. Speaker: Jane Chamberlain, LeRoy Replex Topic: Heart Healthy activities The Prime Timers group ... Read More
Ready, set - market! Expand your understanding and skills for successfully marketing your grain with two upcoming classes: Feb. 22 - Grain Marketing Fundamentals Feb. 29 - Next Level Grain Marketing Classes will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau building, 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington and also available ... Read More
Join us February 24, 2024 for a fun night to celebrate & support McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation! 5:30 p.m. - Social Hour 6:30 p.m. - Dinner & Program $75 per person - Steak Dinner, Cash Bar, Silent & Live Auctions, Raffles & More! Your support helps us… Grow Knowledge through McLean County Ag Classroom + ... Read More
