Notice is hereby given that the McLean County Farm Bureau will hold the organization’s Annual Business Meeting Thurs., Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office 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. Any voting ... Read More
The Illinois Soybean Association partnered with McLean County Farm Bureau and University of Illinois Extension to host a lunch-and-learn workshop focused on the EPA's new Herbicide Strategy. Attend to learn about changes in pesticide policy, help them understand the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Herbicide Strategy, and provide concrete steps they can take to prepare ... Read More
The Central Illinois Beekeepers Association is hosting a Beekeeping 101 class for those interested in getting started. See the flyer below for more details.
Illinois Specialty Growers Association and partners host the annual Everything Local Conference. This will take place in Springfield, January 29-31, 2025. For more details and registration click here
Cruise your way into leadership at the 2025 IL Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference Feb. 7-8, 2025 in East Peoria. Keynote speaker Elaine Froese - the 'Canadian Farm Whisperer,' an expert in farm transition planning, plus a variety of workshops & training sessions. Click here to check out the conference agenda. Registration deadline Dec. 20, 2024.
SIUC School of Medicine is hosting a virtual series on farm succession. Join presenters, Wesley Tucker, a Farm and Ranch Transition Specialist from Missouri Extension, and Monica McConkey, an Agricultural Mental Health Counselor in discussion. The first session offered is "Planting the Seeds: The Process of Farm Succession Planning" which is a discussion about basic ... Read More
SIUC School of Medicine is hosting a virtual series on farm succession. Join presenters, Wesley Tucker, a Farm and Ranch Transition Specialist from Missouri Extension, and Monica McConkey, an Agricultural Mental Health Counselor in discussion. "Cultivating Communications: The Farm Meetings" is a discussion about the types of farm meetings, their purpose, who is involved, ... Read More
Join us February 22, 2025 for a fun night to celebrate & support the McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation! 5:30 p.m. – Social Hour 6:30 p.m. – Dinner & Program $75 per person – Steak Dinner, Cash Bar, Silent & Live Auctions, Raffles & More! Your support helps us… Grow Knowledge through McLean Co. Ag ... Read More
Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training is available at the Asmark Agricenter @1:00pm on February 24. To register visit: www.ilfb.org/NH3
Learn about water and nutrient manage during this 2 day workshop where University of Illinois staff will share knowledge to help increase productivity and minimize environmental impacts. More information & Registration
