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. ... Read More
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. – ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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. ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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. - ... Read More
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 ... Read More
