McLean County Farm Bureau

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

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

Prime Timers will meet Thursday, February 27 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwiches from Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by February 25. The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.