McLean County Farm Bureau

Ag After Hours: Ag Policy Update
2021-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
Join us in person or online for a look at the national policy landscape & issues that may affect agriculture including climate, trade & more.
Director of the University of Illinois Gardner Ag Policy Program, Jonathan Coppess, recently served on the USDA Transition Team for the incoming Biden Administration and will share his insights.
Click here to register

In the Kitchen & Across the Table
2021-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Join food writer, farmer and Iowa native Cristen Clark as she creates an Italian-style grinder sandwich the whole family will love in a virtual cooking event!

This event is sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee and open to anyone!

Register here: https://on.ilfb.org/inthekitchen

Prime Timers Drive Thru - Lunch Event
2021-02-11 11:30 - 13:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Farm Bureau members of retirement age are invited to drive thru and pick up lunch between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, February 11.
Please note the location will be the McLean County Farm Bureau office at 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington.
A catered, hot meal will be provided for you to take home an enjoy. The lunch is free, but reservations are required. Registration deadline Feb. 4.

COUNTRY Crop Seminar
2021-02-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-19 08:30 - 10:00 | IL
Take a look at the latest options for risk management, crop insurance with the 2021 COUNTRY Crop Seminars.
The seminars will be offered online in webinar format:

Tues., Jan. 19 at 8:30 a.m.
Wed., Jan. 27 at 11 a.m.
Tues., Feb. 9 at 4 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 25 at 12 p.m.

Each session will be about 90 minutes and feature a Crop Insurance/Farm Bill update from Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial; a legislative update from Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm Bureau; and Estate Planning Resources from Joe Buhrmann, COUNTRY Financial.
Members who would like to participate from home on their own computer, tablet or smart phone can register online at COUNTRYFinancial.com/AgWebinars.

McLean County Farm Bureau Annual Business Meeting
2021-01-21 17:00 - 18:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Notice is hereby given that the McLean County Farm Bureau will hold the organization’s Annual Business Meeting Thurs., Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. at 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington, and virtually using a video call.
The meeting will include a report on the 2020 audit and consideration of resolutions and reports. Access to the video call can be acquired by contacting the office at (309) 663-6497.
The business meeting will include financial and program reports as well as any other business that may be properly presented.
All voting members are eligible to participate.

New Year's Day - Office Closed
2021-01-01 | IL

New Year's Eve - Office Closes at Noon
2020-12-31 12:00 - 17:00 | IL

Christmas Day - Office Closed
2020-12-25 | IL

Christmas Eve - Office Closes at Noon
2020-12-24 12:00 - 17:00 | IL

CANCELLED - Prime Timers Christmas Lunch
2020-12-03 11:30 - 13:00 | McLean County Farm Bureau, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Unfortunately, the Prime Timers Christmas lunch scheduled for Dec. 3 has been cancelled.

Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27 | IL

Market Outlook Webinar
2020-11-19 17:00 - 18:30 | IL
Explore factors influencing commodity markets & pricing strategies as we wrap up 2020 & look ahead to 2021 with a Market Outlook Webinar Thurs., Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.
Hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Economist, Mike Doherty & a panel of commodity brokers including:

Brian Basting, Advance Trading
Aaron Curtis, Mid-Co Commodities
Curt Kimmel, Bates Commodities

Plus tips for managing stress from rural mental health advocate, Adrienne DeSutter.
The webinar will be offered online via Zoom for participants to access via computer, smartphone or tablet.
Members who do not have a computer or internet access can also call in to listen to the program.

MCFB Board Meeting
2020-11-17, 2020-09-15, 2020-08-18, 2020-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

General Election - Go Vote!
2020-11-03 06:00 - 19:00 | IL
The General Election is November 3, 2020. Polling place hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To look-up your voter registration, click here
To find your polling place, click here
For sample ballots, Normal & McLean County voters click here or Bloomington Voters, click here
For information on early voting or vote by mail, click here.
For information on candidates/issues:

Graduated Income Tax Amendment – IL Farm Bureau Vote No Campaign
McLean County Farm Bureau PIC Endorsements
IL Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Endorsements
WGLT Candidate Questionnaires/Forums
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Candidate Surveys

Early Voting Begins
2020-09-24 | IL
To look-up your voter registration, click here
To find your polling place, click here
To submit a mail in ballot application online (McLean County voters), click here
For information on early voting locations & times, click here.

Leadership McLean County Ag Day
2020-09-18 | IL
McLean County Farm Bureau sponsors Ag Day each year for local business leaders in the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Leadership McLean County program.
To learn more about Leadership McLean County, click here.

Labor Day - Office Closed
2020-09-07 | IL

MCFB Volunteer Night - Midwest Food Bank
2020-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Rd, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
McLean County Farm Bureau members are invited to volunteer at Midwest Food Bank Tues., Aug. 25 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 the top of the page so we can send you the volunteer waiver.
Please note the following safety precautions:

Closed toed shoes must be worn at all times. This means no sandals or flip-flops.
Jeans and shorts are acceptable, but torn or soiled clothing is not appropriate.
Your group may be working with food that requires the wearing of gloves and/or hairnets.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, temperatures will be taken upon arrival.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks will be required of all group volunteers.
High contact areas will be disinfected between volunteer groups.

Taste of McLean County Fair - Food Fest
2020-08-05 11:00 - 2020-08-09 19:00 | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Get your fair food fix at the Taste of McLean County Fair Food Fest Aug. 5-9!

Concessions will be set up at the fairgrounds and open for business 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

A variety of menu options will be available including:

Ribeyes/hamburgers/cheeseburgers
Porkchops/porkburgers
Black bean burgers
Gator on a Stick
Giant Tenderloin
Deep Fried Pickles
Curly Fries
Corndogs
Funnel Cakes
Lemonade Shake-ups
BBQ sandwiches
Kabobs & egg rolls
Loaded chips & fries
Ice cream
& much more!

Social distancing measures and safety precautions will be in place as per health department guidelines.

Food can be eaten on the fairgrounds or taken to go. Guests must wear a face mask at all time except when seated at their table and eating.

HogWild 5K
2020-08-02 08:00 - 10:00 | McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
Join us for a 5K Run that will take you out around and through the fairgrounds. Plus enjoy a delicious porkburger after the race!
Early bird registration by July 15 – $25, includes t-shirt & goody bag
Late registration (July 16 or later) $30, includes t-shirt & goody bag while supplies last
Race time (Wave Start): 7 a.m. or 7:40 a.m.
All proceeds support McLean County youth and the educational efforts of McLean County Fair!
Please note: We are moving forward with plans and precautions in place to hold the HogWild 5K. Start times may be staggered. If cancellation becomes necessary, those registered will be given options to:

Designate a portion or all of their registration fee as a donation
Request a refund

MCFB Foundation Golf Outing
2020-07-27 09:30 - 14:00 | The Den Golf Course, 3002 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington, IL, 61705
NEW DATE: Monday, July 27
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!

Please note: We are moving forward with plans and precautions in place to hold a golf outing. If cancellation becomes necessary, those registered will be given options to:

Designate a portion or all of their registration fee as a donation
Request a refund

Farm Bureau Night at the CornBelters
2020-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Corncrib
Farm Bureau members are invited to join us Thursday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Corncrib for a night of baseball! Tickets are free courtesy of McLean County Farm Bureau (limited number available). Concessions will be on your own.
Please observe social distancing and wear a mask if you are closer than six feet to anyone not in your household. To see the CornBelters safety precautions, click here.
Use the “register” button above to sign-up for tickets.

Office Closed - Independence Day!
2020-07-03 | IL

Golden Clover Award Nomination Deadline
2020-06-01 | 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

Cancelled - Prime Timers Meeting
2020-04-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Denny’s, 701 S Eldorado Rd, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
The April Prime Timers meeting has been cancelled – we hope to be able to meet on the regular date June!
