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SUMMARY:MCFB Board Meeting
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URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/mcfb-board-meeting-21/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
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SUMMARY:Barn Keepers Barn Tour
DESCRIPTION:McLean County Barn Keepers will host their 16th Annual Barn Tour in Arrowsmith Township Sept. 14 from 9 am to 4 pm. \nThe Arrowsmith Community Center will be serve as the tour headquarters for registration from 8 am to 2 p.m. The Witt-Webber-Carrell American Legion Auxiliary will have coffee and donuts in the a.m. and a light lunch available from 11-2. \nThe self-guided tour costs $20. per carload and $15 for Barn Keeper members. You will be able to get out of the car at each destination. The owners will be at the site to answer questions. Not only will there be barns but also animals\, antique farm equipment\, collections. etc. The site of the 1730 battle of the Fox Indians will also be of interest.This even is RAIN OR SHINE!
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/barn-keepers-barn-tour/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240829T205504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T205504Z
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SUMMARY:Weathering the Storm - Stress Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Local farmers care for their communities\, which we know can take a toll on them. From unpredictable weather patterns to the rising cost of goods\, farming is stressful. The Weathering the Storm program helps farmers and local growers understand the signs and symptoms of chronic stress. Join University of Illinois Extension Family Life Educator Sara Attig as she shares how to identify common stressors\, recognize symptoms\, and access practical management tools and techniques to reduce the effects of unwanted stress. \nTo register\, call the Gridley Public Library at (309) 747-2284. \n*There is a 5 participant minimum for this workshop to take place.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/weathering-the-storm-stress-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Gridley Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240903T185118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T185118Z
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SUMMARY:Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower training will be offered Sept. 5 or Oct. 8 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter\, 14171 Carole Drive in Bloomington. \nTo register online click here or contact Jenny Eisenbeis at Illinois Farm Bureau at 309-557-3207. Additional dates and locations for in person training around the state are listed on the website. \nOnline certification can also be completed at any time through the Illinois Department of Agriculture at agr.illinois.gov/ \nThe training covers properties of ammonia\, safe operating practices\, transportation safety\, personal protective equipment & first aid and emergency/leak response. \nEffective April 1\, 2022\, Illinois growers and grower farm operators who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia\, or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment must complete certified grower training. \nCertification is valid for three years\, after which a refresher course is needed to recertify.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/anhydrous-ammonia-certified-grower-training-4/
LOCATION:ASMARK Agricenter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240829T195923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T195923Z
UID:11751-1725235200-1725321599@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Office Closed - Labor Day
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URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/office-closed-labor-day/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240809T144622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T145348Z
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SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet Thursday\, August 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 (sandwiches from Jason’s Deli\, chips & dessert). Reservations for lunch are required by August 20. \nSpeaker: Maureen Brunsdale\, ISU Milner Library\nTopic: Circus History in Bloomington-Normal \nThe Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-7/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240604T214534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T214534Z
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SUMMARY:Ag History Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an ag-mazing bus tour of northern McLean County & into Woodford County. \nHighlights: Yuton Grain Elevator; White Oak Wind Farm; several sites in Hudson; Oneida Ghost Town; Evergreen Stables; various stops in El Paso; Kappa; Coon Ford Bridge \nTour narrated by Local Ag Historian\, Don Meyer & McLean County Museum of History Librarian\, Bill Kemp \nCost: $40 for Farm Bureau/Museum members\, $45 for non-members \nCoffee and donuts will be available at 7:45 a.m. Bus will leave from the McLean County Fairgrounds promptly at 8:15 a.m. and return approximately 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited to 50 passengers\, with a minimum of 28 people required to secure the motor coach. \nRegistration is due by July 26\, 2024\, at 5:00 p.m. Register online or call the Museum at 309-827-0428 to pay with a credit card. \nTeachers can earn 4 PDCHs from the University of Illinois Extension Livingston-McLean-Woodford Unit. Please note on your registration if you are a teacher and wish to obtain the PDCHs.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/ag-history-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240703T184033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T182158Z
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SUMMARY:IL Soybean Association Ag Legislative Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) invites McLean County farmers to an Ag Legislative Breakfast Monday\, August 5 from 7:30 – 9 a.m.\n \nGain insights into the state and federal legislative landscapes and ISA’s efforts to advocate for Illinois farmers.\n \nThe event will be held at the ISA office 1108 Trinity Lane in Bloomington. \nThe event is open to anyone in the ag community\, ISA membership is not required.\n \nA light breakfast will be provided. The event will also include the Illinois Pork Producers\nAssociation.\n \nTo register\, click the button below or contact Matthew Johnston at ISA at matthew.johnston@ilsoy.org or (309) 846-\n4598.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/il-soybean-association-ag-legislative-breakfast/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240703T150228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T150228Z
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SUMMARY:Ag Tech Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:What’s the next generation of on-farm innovation? \nJoin Illinois Farm Bureau on August 1 to find out at the 2024 AgTech Innovation Showcase from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heartland Community College Ag Complex. \nThe event is free to join & includes lunch. \nLearn more and register at https://on.ilfb.org/agtech24
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/ag-tech-innovation-showcase/
LOCATION:Heartland Commuity College\, 1500 W Raab Rd\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240426T175032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T175032Z
UID:11677-1721035800-1721057400@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:MCFB Foundation Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Golf Outing – July 15\, 2024 \n\nTime: 9:30 a.m.\nCost: $90 per golfer or $360 per foursome\nIncludes golf cart(s)\, 18 holes of golf\, lunch\, snacks and ribeye dinner!\nPlus raffles\, contests & prizes\nLocation: The Den Golf Course\, Bloomington\nYou can also join us for the ribeye dinner for just $20!\n\nAll proceeds benefit the ag education efforts of McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/mcfb-foundation-golf-outing-6/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240425T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T200353Z
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SUMMARY:Members Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for Members Night Out! \nJoin us for a casual evening at the West Expo\, McLean County Fairgrounds Saturday\, June 29 from 5-8 pm. Family friendly event for Farm Bureau members & all ages are welcome! \nRegistration deadline June 25.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/members-night-out-3/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240515T154728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T154747Z
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SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet Thursday\, June 27 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington.\n \nLunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwiches from La Gondola\, chips & dessert). Reservations for lunch are required by June 25. \nThe Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-6/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240508T220903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T220903Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Farmers are invited to participate in a focus group to discuss cover crops June 10 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office\, hosted by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. \nFood & drink will be provided and the first 20 participants to register will receive a $100 stipend! \nTo register and secure a stipend\, RSVPs are requested by Monday\, May 27th. \nRSVP by contacting Gisele Hamm\, Program Director at the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at 309.333.5065 or gf-hamm@wiu.edu\, or by completing the short questionnaire at https://forms.gle/Gpf4RjhsN7XL4kku8. \nFocus groups will also be held at the June 11 at St. Clair County Farm Bureau in Bellville and June 12 at the Effingham County Farm Bureau in Effingham. \nFunding is provided by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant No. 2019-69012-29851 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/cover-crop-focus-group/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240425T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T220917Z
UID:11669-1717200000-1717286399@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Golden Clover Nomination Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Know an outstanding 4-H Club or McLean County Fair volunteer? Nominate them to receive a Golden Clover Award! Deadline is June 1\, 2024. \nGolden Clover Awards recognize individuals for outstanding service to 4-H and the McLean County Fair. Awards are given in these categories: \n\nGolden Clover – volunteer of retirement age\nEmerald Clover – deceased person who has not previously received a Golden Clover\nSpecial Clover – Extension or fair staff of retirement age\n\nClick here for the Nomination Form \nClick Here for list of Past Winner
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/golden-clover-nomination-deadline-4/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240425T221532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T221532Z
UID:11673-1716940800-1717113599@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Summer AITC Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teachers: Join McLean County Ag in the Classroom as we explore “Awesome Agriculture” May 29 &30! \n\n2 days of field trips & hands-on learning\n16 PDCHs + option to earn 1 hour graduate credit\nGeared for pre-K to grade 12 educators\nLearn about FREE resources for STEM lessons\n\nCost is $35 for the workshop (optional grad credit is $100 tuition)
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/summer-aitc-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240408T213255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T213636Z
UID:11642-1714044600-1714051800@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet Thursday\, April 25 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 lunches for Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by April 23. \nThe Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/4-25primetimers/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240411T180440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T180440Z
UID:11647-1712937600-1712944800@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:ISU Cover Crop Field Day
DESCRIPTION:ISU Cover Crop Field Day will be April 12 from 4-6 pm at the ISU Farm in Lexington\, IL (25578 ISU Farm Lane\, Lexington\, IL 61753). \nTopics will include successes and challenges\, implementation\, profitability\, regenerative agriculture\, climate smart agriculture\, and ecosystem services. \nClick here for the event flyer.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/isu-cover-crop-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Illinois State University Research Farm\, 25578 ISU Farm Lane\, Lexington\, IL\, 61753\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240301T194101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T194101Z
UID:11371-1711670400-1711756799@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Office Closed - Happy Easter!
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URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/office-closed-happy-easter/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240312T165002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T155308Z
UID:11476-1711650600-1711656000@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Transmission Line Landowner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:McLean County Farm Bureau will host a meeting for Farm Bureau members regarding a proposed transmission line project Thurs.\, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Expo on the McLean County fairgrounds. A virtual option will also be available to livestream the event. \nSpeakers will include Illinois Farm Bureau attorneys Laura Harmon and Garrett Thalgott\, who will provide an overview of the potential project\, route approval process and key items for landowners to consider. \nAmeren has proposed a route for new right of way for a transmission line in Allin\, Dale\, Bloomington and Old Town townships. The line is proposed along existing right of way in  Dawson\, Arrowsmith and Cheney’s Grove townships. \nTo see the proposed route\, click here. \nLink to IL Commerce Commission Case\, click here.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/transmission-line-landowner-meeting/
LOCATION:West Expo\, McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240301T013907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T013907Z
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SUMMARY:March 19 at 10 a.m. – Peoria or Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program – dates & locations listed below. \n\nMarch 5 at 10 a.m. – Sangamon County (Rush Truck Center\, Springfield)\nMarch 13 at 6 p.m. – Livingston County (Precision Planting\, Pontiac)\nMarch 19 at 10 a.m. – Peoria County (Peoria County Farm Bureau Office\, Peoria\nMarch 19 at 10 a.m. – Virtual\n\nMore dates/locations listed in the graphic above\, these 3 are just the ones closest geographically to McLean County.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/march-19-at-10-a-m-peoria-or-virtual/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240301T014546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T014546Z
UID:11334-1710831600-1710837000@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Ag Awareness Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agri-business Council invites you to celebrate and show support for agriculture education and the advancement of agriculture in our community during the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Awareness Breakfast on Tuesday\, March 19\, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. \nThe breakfast highlights FFA Service Award Winners\, Maitland Scholarship Fund Recipients\, and will feature a keynote address from Heartland Community College President\, Keith Cornille. \nThe event program will begin at 7:00 am on March 19th\, is open to the community\, and free to attend thanks to our generous event sponsors.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/chamber-ag-awareness-breakfast/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240301T185622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T185622Z
UID:11355-1710768600-1710774000@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:A free session Certified Grower Training session will be held Monday\, March 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Asmark Agricenter in Bloomington.\n\n\n\nThis will be the ONLY in-person session before the spring anhydrous application season. Advance registration is not required.\n\n\n\nUnder state law\, Illinois growers and grower farm operators who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia\, or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment\, must complete online or in-person certified grower training.\n\n\nThe requirement for training took effect April 1\, 2022. Certification is valid for three years\, after which a refresher course will be required to re-certify.\n\nClick here for more information or to complete training online.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/anhydrous-ammoniacertifiedgrowertraining/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240301T013406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T013406Z
UID:11330-1710352800-1710361800@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Rules for the Road - Pontiac
DESCRIPTION:Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program – dates & locations listed below. \n\nMarch 5 at 10 a.m. – Sangamon County (Rush Truck Center\, Springfield)\nMarch 13 at 6 p.m. – Livingston County (Precision Planting\, Pontiac)\nMarch 19 at 10 a.m. – Peoria County (Peoria County Farm Bureau Office\, Peoria\nMarch 19 at 10 a.m. – Virtual\n\nMore dates/locations listed in the graphic above\, these 3 are just the ones closest geographically to McLean County.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/rules-for-the-road-pontiac/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240215T175254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T192254Z
UID:11314-1709748000-1709755200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Night at Midwest Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:McLean County Farm Bureau members are invited to volunteer at Midwest Food Bank Wednesday\, March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. hosted by Young Leaders & Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau. \nKids ages five and older are welcome to volunteer along with parents. \nPlease sign up & fill out the volunteer waiver by Feb. 28. \nPlease arrive about 5- 10 minutes early. Closed toed shoes are required.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/ylvolunteernight/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240117T191500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T154813Z
UID:11284-1709632800-1709640000@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Rules for the Road - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program – dates & locations listed below. \n\nMarch 5 at 10 a.m. – Sangamon County (Rush Truck Center\, Springfield)\nMarch 13 at 6 p.m. – Livingston County (Precision Planting\, Pontiac)\nMarch 19 at 10 a.m. – Peoria County (Peoria County Farm Bureau Office\, Peoria\nMarch 19 at 10 a.m. – Virtual\n\nMore dates/locations listed in the graphic above\, these 3 are just the ones closest geographically to McLean County.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/rules-for-the-road-springfield/
LOCATION:Rush Truck Center\, 3441 Gatlin DR\, Springfield\, IL\, 62707\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240112T223025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T230242Z
UID:11269-1709231400-1709236800@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Next Level Grain Marketing
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/next-level-grain-marketing/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240103T001451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T001451Z
UID:11253-1708795800-1708808400@www.mcfb.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240111T192428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T230200Z
UID:11263-1708626600-1708632000@www.mcfb.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20240208T170806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T170806Z
UID:11311-1708601400-1708608600@www.mcfb.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080906
CREATED:20231218T190738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T190738Z
UID:11229-1708070400-1708095600@www.mcfb.org
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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