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 ... Read More
McLean County Barn Keepers will host their 16th Annual Barn Tour in Arrowsmith Township Sept. 14 from 9 am to 4 pm. The 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 ... Read More
Join us for some fall fun at Rader Family Farms just west of Normal, sponsored by McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. Kids & families welcome! Activities available 4 – 6 p.m. Wristbands will be available for pick-up at the farm activity entrance starting at 3:45 p.m. Last entry for the Corn Maze is at ... Read More
Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower training will be offered Oct. 8 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive in Bloomington. To 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. ... Read More
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, October 24 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person. Reservations for lunch are required by Oct. 22. Speaker: Kay Henrichs, Master Gardener Topic: Pollinators/Monarch Butterflies The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members ... Read More
Farm Bureau members of retirement age are invited to the annual Prime Timers Christmas luncheon on Thursday, December 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mini Expo at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. A catered meal will be provided along with musical entertainment. The luncheon is free, but reservations are required by December 2.
Join us for a delicious and exciting bus trip to the Beef House in Covington, Ind. for their annual Christmas Show Wed., Dec. 18. You’ll enjoy round trip bus transportation, a tasty Beef House buffet meal and a matinee musical show featuring a blend of sacred and secular Christmas favorites. The cost is $75 per ... Read More
