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SUMMARY:A Night for Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 24\, 2024 for a fun night to celebrate & support McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation! \n\n5:30 p.m. – Social Hour\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner & Program\n$75 per person – Steak Dinner\, Cash Bar\, Silent & Live Auctions\, Raffles & More!\n\nYour support helps us… \n\nGrow Knowledge through McLean County Ag Classroom + the Food & Farm Fun Zone at McLean County Fair\nNurture the Future through Ag Science Grants for teachers & FFA Matching Grants\nCultivate Excellence through Ag Leadership Scholarships
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/nightforagriculture24/
LOCATION:McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T200000
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SUMMARY:Grain Marketing Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Ready\, set – market! Expand your understanding and skills for successfully marketing your grain with two upcoming classes: \n\nFeb. 22 – Grain Marketing Fundamentals\nFeb. 29 – Next Level Grain Marketing\n\nClasses 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 virtually (via Zoom). \nInstructors: \n\nDr. Maria Boerngen\, Illinois State University\nBrian Basting\, Advance Trading\n\nRegistration costs: \n\nFarm Bureau member fee (per farm): $20 per class/$40 for both\nNon-member registration fee (per farm): $25 per class/$50 for both\n\nMore than one person per family/farm can attend the classes. Minimum of 12 farms must register for the class to be held.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/grain-marketing-fundamentals/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
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SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet Thursday\, February 22 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington.\n \nLunch will be available for $5 per person (pasta\, salad & bread from Avanti’s). Reservations for lunch are required by February 20. \nSpeaker: Jane Chamberlain\, LeRoy Replex \nTopic: Heart Healthy activities \nThe Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231218T190738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T190738Z
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SUMMARY:Private Pesticide Applicator Clinic & Test - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension will host private pesticide applicator training & testing Feb. 16 a the State Fairgrounds/IL Department of Agriculture building in Springfield. \n\nPrivate Applicator Training – 8:00 am – 11:45 am\nPrivate Applicator Testing – 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\nThe cost is $45 and pre-registration is required.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/private-pesticide-applicator-clinic-test-springfield/
LOCATION:Illinois Department of Agriculture\, 801 Sangamon Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, 62702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231024T155957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T155957Z
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SUMMARY:That Won't Happen to Me - Emergency Planning on Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Does your farm have an emergency plan of action in place if the need should arise?  \nJoin Farm Broadcaster\, Mike Pearson\, for “That Won’t Happen to Me – Emergency Planning on Your Farm” at Epiphany Farms Estate February 12. \n\nDoors Open 9:30 am\nBrunch Served at 10:00 am\nProgram Begins at 11:00 am\n\nHosted by Illinois Farm Bureau & COUNTRY Financial \nRegistration will be open December 1st through January 26th.  \nClick here for more details
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/emergencyplanning/
LOCATION:Epiphany Farms Estate\, 23676 E 800 North Rd\, Downs\, IL\, 61736\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20240102T184437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T184437Z
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SUMMARY:Ag Bites Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Rise and shine for Ag Breakfast Bites to check out the new Agriculture Building at Heartland Community College.\n \nThe event will be held Tuesday\, February 6 in the new ag facility.\n \nAgenda: \n\n7:30 a.m. – Doors Open\n8 a.m. – Breakfast\n8:30 a.m. – Program\n\nSpeaker: Heartland Ag Faculty & Students \nHear about Heartland’s first study abroad trip to South Africa plus stick around for the opportunity to tour the new ag building at 9 a.m. \nAg Bites is geared for professional & voting members.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/ag-bites-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Heartland Commuity College\, 1500 W Raab Rd\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231228T181711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T181711Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Cropping Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe event will be held at the Illinois Department of Agriculture Block Building in Springfield. The in-person registration is $25 (lunch included) and virtual registration is $15. Soil & water CEUs will be available.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline January 24.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/conservation-cropping-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Illinois Department of Agriculture\, 801 Sangamon Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\, 62702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231213T200123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T200123Z
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SUMMARY:MCFB Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe business meeting will include financial and program reports as well as any other business that may be properly presented.\n \nAny voting member is welcome to attend. Reservations are not required.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/mcfb-annual-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231211T213526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T200437Z
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SUMMARY:Annie's Project Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Annie’s Project training offers the opportunity for farm women to learn and network together. \nThe 6-week educational program will be held Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 – Feb.\n7\, 2024 at Beck’s Hybrids\, 90 N Fayette St in El Paso\, Ill.\n \nCost is $50 per person and class size is limited to 20 participants. \nRegistration closes Jan. 16. \nTo register\, contact University of Illinois Extension’s McLean County office at (309) 663-8306 or click here to sign-up online.\n \nAnnie’s Project offers farm women an opportunity to:\n \n\nLearn from women experts in the agriculture industry\nDevelop lifelong partnerships\nGain knowledge & confidence in farm management\n\n\nThe program focuses on five areas of risk management: financial\, legal\, market\, production\, and personal risk.\n \nTopics covered include estate/succession planning\, insurance\, financial documents\, farm leasing and mental health first aid. Click here for the program flyer. \nAnnie’s Project empowers women to become better farmers or farm business partners through networks\, education\, and resource sharing.\n \nAnnie’s Project is a nationwide program established in 2003. To learn more about the program and see other dates and locations\, visit anniesproject.org.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/annies-project-registration-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231106T232631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T232631Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Illinois Farm Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Illinois Extension farmdoc team for the 2024 Farm Economics Summit. Three dates & locations will be offered: \n\nTuesday\, January 9\, 2024 – Mt. Vernon\, IL – DoubleTree Hotel\nWednesday\, January 10\, 2024 – Peoria\, IL – Par-a-dice Hotel\nThursday\, January 11\, 2024 – Dekalb\, IL – NIU Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center\n\nSchedule for each event includes: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:45 – Registration\n8:15 – Introduction and Overview – Todd Gleason\n8:20 – Grain Market Outlook – Joe Janzen\n8:50 – South America’s Crop Production Under the El Niño Influence – Joana Colussi\n9:20 – Enterprise Budgets and Farm Income – Nick Paulson\n9:50 – Break\n10:10 – Farm Bill Update – Jonathan Coppess\n10:40 – Macroeconomic Update – Gerald Mashange\n11:10 – Biofuels Markets – Scott Irwin\n11:40 – 1:00 Question & Answer / Wrap-Up\n12:10 – 1:10 Lunch (Included)
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/2024-illinois-farm-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Par-A-Dice Hotel\, 21 Blackjack Blvd\, Peoria\, IL\, 61611\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231101T171520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T171520Z
UID:11089-1704067200-1704153599@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Office Closed - Happy New Year!
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URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/office-closed-happy-new-year-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231101T171457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T171457Z
UID:11087-1703462400-1703548799@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Office Closed - Merry Christmas!
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URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/office-closed-merry-christmas-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231122T184706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T184706Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Farm Assets Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Farm Assets Conference is scheduled for Friday\, December 15 at the i-Hotel & Illinois Conference Center on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. central.\n\nPresented by the University of Illinois Extension & farmdoc team.\n\nRegistration is $80 per person through December 8 and $90 thereafter.\n\nAgenda:\n8:30am | Doors Open \n9:00am | An Update on Brazilian Crop & Trade Prospects\n– Joana Colussi\, University of Illinois Global Agribusiness Management \n9:30am | The 2023 Farm Bill\n– Jonathan Coppess\, University of Illinois Gardner Agriculture Policy Program\n– Andrew Larson\, Illinois Soybean Association Government Relations\n– Brad Stotler\, Illinois Corn Growers Association Public Policy \n10:15am | Break \n10:30am | Row Crop Farming in a War Zone\nRoman Gorobets\, Farmer – Ukraine \n11:00 | The RFS\, Renewable Diesel\, SAF & the Future of Biofuels\n– Scott Irwin\, University of Illinois Agricultural Economist \n11:30am | Lunch \n12:30pm | farmdoc S&D Tables & Price Prospects\n– Joe Janzen\, University of Illinois Agricultural Economist\n– Nick Paulson\, University of Illinois Agricultural Economist \n1:00pm | ACE Commodity Markets Discussion\n– Matt Bennett\, Co-Founder AgMarket.net\n– Joe Janzen\, University of Illinois Agricultural Economist\n– Brian Stark\, Profit Center Manager\, Clymers\, Delphi\, & Frito Lay Grain\n– Collin Watters\, Illinois Corn Growers Association \n1:45 | Break \n2:00 | Field Crops Production Issues\n– Emily Heaton\, University of Illinois Director of I-Regen\n– Emerson Nafziger\, Emeritus University of Illinois Extension Agronomist\n– Nick Seiter\, University of Illinois Extension Field Crops Entomologist \n3:00pm | The Value of Farmland\n– Michael Gunderson\, Chief Credit Officer – Farm Credit Illinois\n– Bruce Sherrick\, Director TIAA Center for Farmland Research
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/2023-farm-assets-conference/
LOCATION:I Hotel & Conference Center\, 1900 S 1st St\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231101T161531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T161916Z
UID:11085-1701948600-1701959400@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Prime Timers Christmas Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Farm Bureau members of retirement age are invited to the annual Prime Timers Christmas luncheon on Thursday\, December 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mini Expo at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. \nA catered meal will be provided along with musical entertainment. The luncheon is free\, but reservations are required.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-christmas-luncheon-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20231024T160052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T160052Z
UID:11082-1700697600-1700870399@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
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URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/office-closed-happy-thanksgiving-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230912T160400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T160400Z
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SUMMARY:Farmland Owners Conference
DESCRIPTION:Landowners are invited to this fast-paced\, one-day conference to gain a better understanding of how to best manage and maintain their land\, work with the tenant and/or farmer\, and plan for the future legacy of the land. \nRegistration fee includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Participants will hear from 18 agriculture professionals on a wide range of topics. \nTopics:\n\nHow to Manage Your Farm\nHow Much is Your Farm Worth\nIs My Cash Rent the Right Amount?\nHow to Stop Soil Erosion\nIs My Farmer Using Good Tillage Practices?\nDo I Have Enough Insurance?\nWhat Will Happen with Grain Prices?\nDo I Need a Farm Manager?\nWhat Farm Records Do I Need?\nWhat Do I Need to Know About Government Programs?\nLand Surveys and Boundaries?\nWhat Do I Need to Know to Pass My Farm to My Children?\nIs Farm Tile Worth the Cost?\nAre Their Legal Issues in Farming I Should Know About?\nCarbon Credits and Cover Crops?\nIs Organic Production Profitable?\nIs My Farmer Current on Modern Production Practices?\nAnnie’s Project\, a national non-profit to educate and empower women will conduct a meeting about that national organization.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/farmland-owners-conference/
LOCATION:Illinois Central College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230912T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T173058Z
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SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet Thursday\, October 26 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington.\n \nLunch will be available for $5 per person (boxed lunch from Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by October 24. \nSpeaker: Carrie Vogel\, McLean County Ag in the Classroom \nTopic: Fall into Agriculture Activities \nThe Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230921T162728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T162728Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some fall fun at Rader Family Farms just west of Normal\, sponsored by McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. \nKids & 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. \nLast entry for the Corn Maze is at 5 p.m. \n6 p.m. – Supper provided \n6:30 p.m. – Speaker(s): Rader Family Farms \nFree for McLean County Farm Bureau members! Registration deadline Oct. 9.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/harvest-fun-night-2/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Rd\, Normal\, IL\, 61761
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230912T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T160436Z
UID:10953-1694476800-1694563199@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:MCFB Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/mcfb-board-meeting-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230824T162222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T162222Z
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SUMMARY:BarnKeepers Barn Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sept 9\, 2023\n\nBlue Mound & Martin Townships\nthe tour will start at Neuhaus Nursery\, 29738 E 1400 North Rd\, Colfax\, IL 61728\n\nRegistration between 8am to 2pm\n\n$20 per carload gets you the tour map and a booklet with the histories of all barns included on the tour.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/barnkeepers-barn-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230823T213148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T213148Z
UID:10866-1694109600-1694113200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Pond Shocking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Pond Shocking Demonstration near Downs\, IL! Join us for an evening of information on pond stocking basics\, population health and pond management goals hosted by McLean County Soil & Water Conservation District and Herman Brothers Lake Management. \nRSVP required\, location will be sent to all that register. \nRegister by calling: 309-452-3848 ext 3 \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/pond-shocking-demonstration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230823T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Aerial Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join the McLean County Soil & Water Conservation District September 6\, 2023 at 9:00am for an informational meeting and aerial application demonstration. Speakers will discuss current cover crop cost share programs\, the nutrient loss reduction strategy\, and cover crop aerial application information. \nSpeakers and Topics Include: \n\nCover Crop Programs and Cost-Share Opportunities: Taylor Clark\, NRCS Soil Conservationist\nNutrient Loss Reduction Strategy: Trevor Sample\, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency\nSustainable Elements of Cover Crops: Dr. Shalamar Armstrong\, Purdue University\nAerial Application and Demonstration: Kris Peterson\, Pontiac Flying Service\n\nLocation Details 20478 N. 2900 East Road\, Lexington\, IL 61753 \nRegistration Required: 309-452-3848 ext 3 \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/cover-crop-aerial-demonstration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230905
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230821T175119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T175119Z
UID:10860-1693785600-1693871999@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/labor-day-office-closed-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230803T171720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T171720Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Ag Day
DESCRIPTION:Illinois State University Ag Alumni invite you to the Ag Day Football Game September 2 at Hancock Stadium. \nAg Day apparel can be ordered online by Aug. 9. \nMore Info \n 
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/isu-ag-day/
LOCATION:Hancock Stadium\, N Main St\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131746
CREATED:20230802T190043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T144157Z
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SUMMARY:Ag Breakfast Bites
DESCRIPTION:Get the essentials to fuel your success at Ag Bites – breakfast\, networking & a look at key issues in agriculture. \nJoin us Aug. 31 at the ISU Alumni Center in Normal. \n\n8 – Breakfast\n8:30 a.m. – Program\n\nSpeaker: Heather Thompson\, Director of Innovation\, GROWMARK \nAg Bites is geared for Farm Bureau Professional & Voting members. \nRegistration deadline Aug. 30.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/ag-breakfast-bites/
LOCATION:Illinois State University Alumi Center\, 1101 N Main St\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet Thursday\, August 24 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington.\n \nLunch will be available for $5 per person (boxed lunch from Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by August 22. \nSpeaker: Kiel Nowers\, Sergeant\, Bloomington Police \nTopic: Protecting Yourself from Scams \nThe Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-3/
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UID:10826-1692207000-1692214200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Ag After Hours: IL Soybean Association
DESCRIPTION:Join McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders for a tour of the IL Soybean Association offices and hear the latest in market development & communication efforts. \n\n5:30 p.m. – Meet & tour IL Soy office\n6 p.m.\n\nEileen Urish\, International Markets Manager\nClaire Weinzierl\, Communications Manager\n\n\n6:30 p.m. – Drinks & Appetizers at Crafted Commons\n\nPlease RSVP by Aug. 15.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/ag-after-hours-il-soybean-association/
LOCATION:IL Soybea\, 1108 Trinity Lane\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61704\, United States
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SUMMARY:Landowner Utility\, Energy & Carbon Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a look at utility\, energy and carbon sequestration projects with an informational meeting for landowners to be held Mon.\, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. \nIllinois Farm Bureau staff Laura Harmon\, attorney and Bill Bodine\, Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs will provide an overview items to consider before signing a legal document that affects your property. \nTopics covered at the meeting will include: \n\nWind/Solar Leases/Easements\nAgriculture Impact Mitigation Agreements\nCarbon Sequestration & Pipelines\nTransmission Lines\nCondemnation/Eminent Domain\nBroadband/Fiber projects\n\nA number of wind\, solar and carbon sequestration projects are soliciting landowners in various areas of the county. \nA major transmission line project could impact landowners in Danvers\, Allin\, Dry Grove\, Dale and Bloomington townships. The line is proposed along existing right of way in Old Town\, Dawson\, Arrowsmith and Cheney’s Grove. For more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/landowner-utility-energy-carbon-meeting/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 McLean County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Admission Tickets/Specials\n\nCarnival Info/Prices\n\nMcLean County 4-H\n\n4-H Show Schedule\n\nGrandstand Line-up\n\nWednesday – Tobin’s Pizza Big Smokers Tractor Pull and local Pickup Truck Pull-Offs a 6 PM\nFriday – “YaBud” Country Music Night\, featuring Dylan Scott at 7 PM\nSaturday – Don Owen Tire and Auto Demolition Derby at 7 PM\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/23fair/
LOCATION:McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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SUMMARY:HogWild 5K Race & 2K Walk
DESCRIPTION:Run or walk in\, around and through the fairgrounds July 23 with the 5K run or 2K walk. Plus enjoy a delicious porkburger after the race! Race time 8 a.m.\n\nEarly bird registration by June 23: \n\n5K race – $25\n2K walk – $20\nIncludes t-shirt\, good bag & 4 McLean County Fair admission tickets\n\nLate registration (June 24 or later) \n\n5K race – $30\n2K walk – $25\nIncludes t-shirt\, good bag & 4 McLean County Fair admission tickets\n\nAll proceeds support McLean County youth and the educational efforts of McLean County Fair!
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/hogwild-5k-race-2k-walk/
LOCATION:McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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