McLean County Farm Bureau

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

MCFB Board Meeting
2022-11-15, 2022-08-16 00:00 (America/Chicago)

General Election - Go Vote!
2022-11-08 06:00 - 19:00
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

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.

McLean County Fair
2022-08-03 - 2022-08-07 | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Admission Tickets/Specials

Carnival Info/Prices

McLean County 4-H

4-H Show Schedule

Grandstand Line-up

Wednesday – Tobin’s Pizza Big Smokers Tractor Pull and local Pickup Truck Pull-Offs a 6 PM
Friday – “YaBud” Country Music Night, brought to you by McGrath Highway Chevrolet, featuring Jordan Davis. Open Act by Craig Campbell at 7 PM
Saturday – Don Owen Tire and Auto Demolition Derby at 7 PM

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HogWild 5K Run/2K Walk
2022-07-31 08:00 - 09:30 | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Race or walk in, around and through the fairgrounds July 31 with the 5K run or 2K walk. Plus enjoy a delicious porkburger after the race! Race time 8 a.m.

Early bird registration by July 15:

5K race – $25
2K walk – $20
Includes t-shirt, good bag & 4 McLean County Fair admission tickets

Late registration (July 16 or later)

5K race – $30
2K walk – $25
Includes t-shirt, good bag & 4 McLean County Fair admission tickets

All proceeds support McLean County youth and the educational efforts of McLean County Fair!

Ag After Hours: EU Study Tour
2022-07-21 17:30 - 20:00 | BloNo Pizza Co, 1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Join us July 21 at the BloNo Pizza Co in Normal for an Ag After Hours.
Tim Eggert, FarmWeek reporter will speak about trade, EU policies and insights from the 2022 Illinois Farm Bureau Market Study Tour to England, France and Belgium.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and our speaker will be at 6 p.m. Supper provided and cash bar available plus you can stick around for Top Tracer Golf!
Ag After Hours are informal networking events offered for Farm Bureau members.

MCFB Foundation Golf Outing
2022-07-18 09:30 - 14:30 | The Den Golf Course, 3002 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington, IL, 61705
Hit the links & help raise funds to support local agricultural education!

Monday, July 18
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $90 per golfer or $360 per foursome
Includes golf cart, 18 holes of golf, lunch, snacks and ribeye dinner!
Plus raffles, contests & prizes
Location: The Den Golf Course, Bloomington
You can also join us for the ribeye dinner for just $20!

Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
2022-07-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Illinois State University Research Farm, 25578 ISU Farm Lane, Lexington, IL, 61753, United States
Explore the latest research and conservation practices to improve nutrient management and protect water quality July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Illinois State University Research Farm.
Check out new opportunities for your farm and find out where agriculture ﬁts in current Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake protection eﬀorts.
The program includes:

Illinois State University Cover Crop Research – Rob Rhykerd Ph.D., Nicholas Heller Ph.D. and Bill Perry Ph.D.
Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake Watershed Plans, Jeﬀ Boeckler, Northwater Consulting
Nutrient Management and Paired Watershed Research, Shalamar Armstrong Ph.D., Purdue University
Discover the Beneﬁts of CoverCress – a New Winter Oilseed Crop, Chris Aulbach, CoverCress Inc.

Plus research site visits to a saturated buffer strip and cover crop plots.
The event is free & lunch will be provided.

YL Lunch & Axe Throwing
2022-07-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Gill Street Sports Bar, 3002 Gill St, Bloomington, IL, 61704
Join Livingston County Young Leaders for lunch plus try your hand at Axe Throwing Saturday, July 9.
Meet at Gill Street Sports Bar at noon. Lunch will be on your own, Axe Throwing is free.
Please register by July 8.

Ag Bites: Breakfast, Networking & Ag Outlook
2022-07-07 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 July 7 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
Lauren Lurkins, Illinois Farm Bureau – Key Environmental Issues for Agriculure

Ag Bites is geared for Farm Bureau Professional members.
Registration deadline July 5.

Office Closed - Independence Day
2022-07-04

YL Night at the CornBelters
2022-06-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Corncrib
Join us for a night at the ballpark & watch the CornBelter’s game from the Suite 202. Kids & families welcome!
Tickets $5 per person & includes supper!

Primary Election - Go Vote!
2022-06-28 06:00 - 19:00
Illinois Primary Election will take place June 28, 2022.
Offices on the ballot include:

U.S. Senate (1 seat)
U.S. Representative
IL General Assembly – House & Senate
Statewide offices – Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer & Comptroller
County Board & Countywide offices

Three ways to cast your ballot:

Vote by Mail: Send in a vote by mail application now through June 23 or request your mail ballot online at www.mcleancountyil.gov/elections (or Bloomington voters click here)
Vote Early: May 19 – June 27 click here for details
Vote on Election Day: polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. click here to look up your voter registration & find your polling place

Find specimen ballots: click here (or Bloomington voters click here)

Members Night Out
2022-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Join us for a casual evening at the West Expo, McLean County Fairgrounds from 5-8 pm.

FREE BBQ meal, food service starts at 5:30 p.m.
Live Music
Cash bar
Prize drawings & more!

Prime Timers Meeting
2022-06-23 11:30 - 13:30 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, June 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 June 21.

The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.

Golden Clover Nomination Deadline
2022-06-01
Know an outstanding 4-H Club or McLean County Fair volunteer? Nominate them to receive a Golden Clover Award! Deadline is June 1, 2020.
Golden Clover Awards recognize individuals for outstanding service to 4-H and the McLean County Fair. Awards are given in these categories:

Golden Clover – volunteer of retirement age
Emerald Clover – deceased person who has not previously received a Golden Clover
Special Clover – Extension or fair staff of retirement age

Click here for the Nomination Form
Click Here for list of Past Winners

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2022-05-30

Prime Timers Meeting
2022-04-28 11:30 - 13:30 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, April 28 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 April 26.

The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.

Ag Bites: Breakfast, Networking & Ag Outlook
2022-04-28 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 April 28 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, including takeaways from a recent Market Study Tour to the European Union
Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau – Impact of Illinois’ Recent Energy Legislation on Agriculture

Ag Bites is geared for Farm Bureau Professional members.
Registration deadline April 26.

ISU Cover Crop Field Day
2022-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Illinois State University Research Farm, 25578 ISU Farm Lane, Lexington, IL, 61753, United States
Cover Crop Fields Tour – Friday, April 22 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the ISU Research Farm.
Updates on current research, including:

Pennycress, Cereal Rye, Winter Wheat
Successes and challenges of implementation
Increasing Farm Profit
Ecosystem Services

Click here for more details
Free & no advance registration needed.
Sponsored by Integrated Pennycress Research Enabling Farm & Energy Resilience, USDA & Illinois State University.

Farm to Wick Workshop
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are invited to join us April 21 at 6 p.m. at the MCFB Office for a Farm to Wick workshop!
Join McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office in Bloomington.
Create your own custom soy candle – make one for yourself or as a gift for someone else! Kids ages 5 & up can make a candle with parent assistance. Plus we’ll hear from owners Alice Long and Amy Manahan about how they got started and the opportunities/challenges of the business.
Cost is $10/person and includes supper.

Good Friday - Office Closed
2022-04-15
