Extension is hosting a Certified Livestock Manager Training on February 6 at 9:00am located in at the Illinois Soybean Association, Bloomington, IL. The workshop sign-in starts at 8:30. The training begins promptly at 9:00am and last 3.5 hours + additional time if taking the written test. Registration is $70. A certified livestock manager is needed on ... Read More
Need to recertify your private applicator license? There are several training & testing locations in the area this winter. Trainings start at 8:00am & testing begins at 12:00pm. December 11 - Champaign February 10 - Springfield February 25 - Peoria
Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland with the 2026 Landowner 201 series. Cancelled Feb. 5 - Agronomy & Soil Health, with a focus on maintaining soil fertility & conservation practices Tues., Feb 10 - Farm Management & Financial Analysis, with a focus on farm business planning including financial management & balance sheets. ... Read More
Save the date! February 17th is the annual IFB Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference.
COUNTRY Financial & Illinois Farm Bureau host the 2026 Ag Summits, an event focused on strengthening farmers, families, and futures by providing valuable insights, practical strategies and resources to plan for success in the year ahead. Enjoy a free meal & hear from expert speakers: - David Widmar, Agricultural Economist offering the latest economic outlook ... Read More
COUNTRY Financial & Illinois Farm Bureau host the 2026 Ag Summits, an event focused on strengthening farmers, families, and futures by providing valuable insights, practical strategies and resources to plan for success in the year ahead. Enjoy a free meal & hear from expert speakers: - David Widmar, Agricultural Economist offering the latest economic outlook ... Read More
COUNTRY Financial & Illinois Farm Bureau host the 2026 Ag Summits, an event focused on strengthening farmers, families, and futures by providing valuable insights, practical strategies and resources to plan for success in the year ahead. Enjoy a free meal & hear from expert speakers: - David Widmar, Agricultural Economist offering the latest economic outlook ... Read More
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will host Rural Community and Economic Development Conference on Feb 25 & 26 in Springfield, IL. This conference highlights opportunities that may exist in your area and how local groups have transformed these assets into successful development strategies. Upgrading health care, working with youth to find local employment opportunities, ... Read More
Need to recertify your private applicator license? There are several training & testing locations in the area this winter. Trainings start at 8:00am & testing begins at 12:00pm. December 11 – Champaign February 10 – Springfield February 25 – Peoria
Prime Timers will meet on Thursday, February 26, at 11:30 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person (1/2 sandwich & soup from McCallister's Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by February 24. The Prime Timers group is geared towards any Farm Bureau ... Read More
