McLean County Farm Bureau

MCFB Board Meeting
2022-08-16 00:00 (America/Chicago) | IL

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

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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL

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 | IL

Next Generation Cover Crop Management
2022-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Lexington Commuity Center, 207 W Main St, Lexington, IL, 61753, United States
Next Generation Cover Crop Management for Advanced Cash Crop Yield, Water Quality, and Soil Health- March 25th
AGENDA
9:00-9:30- Check-in
9:30-10:15- Dr. Armstrong
10:15-11:00 Lowell Gentry
11:00-11:45 Dr. Richard Roth and Michael Ruffatti
12:00- 12:30 Lunch -Julie Hewitt NREC Cover Crop Guide
12:30-1:00 Speaker Panel

SILO Film Screening
2022-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | ASMARK Agricenter
Join us for a FREE Screening of SILO March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Asmark Agricenter in Bloomington. Hosted by Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau and sponsored in part by McLean County Farm Bureau.

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training
2022-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | ASMARK Agricenter
In person training to complete the Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training requirement will be offered March 14 at 1 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter in Bloomington.
The training is free and will last approximately 90 minutes. Training can also be completed online at bit.ly/IllinoisNH3
Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia, or
otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment, shall be certified to understand:

Properties of ammonia
Competent in safe operating practices
How to take appropriate actions in the event of a leak or emergency
Personal protective equipment & first aid
Transportation safety

Growers and grower farm operators have until April 1, 2022 to be initially certified, and must participate in refresher training every three years.

Landowner 101 - Grain Marketing
2022-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Learn about cash markets, futures, options, hedging and contract types with the Landowner 101 Grain Marketing Class Feb. 24 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sign up for one or for the whole Landowner 101 series of classes:
Feb. 10 – Farmland Ownership & Leasing
Feb. 17 – Basic Agronomy
Feb. 24 – Grain Marketing
Classes will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau building in Bloomington.

Prime Timers Meeting
2022-02-24 11:30 - 13:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, February 24 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 22.

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

Rules for the Road - Champaign
2022-02-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Champaign County Farm Bureau, 801 N Country Fair Dr Ste A, Champaign, IL, 61821, United States
Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. at the Champaign County Farm Bureau office or register to participate virtually.
Breakfast is included for in-person attendees and the registration deadline is Feb. 17.

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training
2022-02-21 13:00 - 14:30 | ASMARK Agricenter
In person training to complete the Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training requirement will be offered Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter in Bloomington.
The training is free and will last approximately 90 minutes. Training can also be completed online at bit.ly/IllinoisNH3
Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia, or
otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment, shall be certified to understand:

Properties of ammonia
Competent in safe operating practices
How to take appropriate actions in the event of a leak or emergency
Personal protective equipment & first aid
Transportation safety

Growers and grower farm operators have until April 1, 2022 to be initially certified, and must participate in refresher training every three years.

MCFB Foundation Trivia Night
2022-02-18 17:30 - 21:00 | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Do not pass go, do not collect $200 – grab some friends & join us for our 2022 Trivia Night – Friday, February 18!
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: Board Games
Pizza provided, plus cash bar, silent auction, raffles & prizes!
All proceeds benefit local Ag in the Classroom programs, scholarships & grants!

Landowner 101 - Basic Agronomy
2022-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Explore soil types, managing fertility plus the basics of corn and soybean production with the Basic Agronomy Class Feb. 17 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sign up for one or for the whole Landowner 101 series of classes:
Feb. 10 – Farmland Ownership & Leasing
Feb. 17 – Basic Agronomy
Feb. 24 – Grain Marketing
Classes will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau building in Bloomington or online via Zoom.

Winter Agribusiness Seminar – Virtual
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:30 | IL
COUNTRY Financial will host a virtual Winter Agribusiness Seminar Wednesday, February 16 at noon.
You can join online from your own computer, tablet or smart phone or sign up to watch the program at the McLean County Farm Bureau office in Bloomington.
The program will include:

Crop Insurance Update – Doug Yoder, Crop Agency Manager for COUNTRY Financial
Crop Claims Update – COUNTRY Financial Crop Claims Representative
Market Outlook – Tim Tresslar, Grain Origination Manager for Growmark
Legislative Update – Illinois Farm Bureau
Opportunity for Audience Q&A with presenters

Find additional dates, times, locations and sign-up information at https://on.ilfb.org/winter-agribusiness-seminars
