Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program - dates & locations listed below. March 5 at 10 a.m. – Sangamon County (Rush Truck Center, Springfield) March 13 at 6 p.m. – Livingston County (Precision Planting, Pontiac) March 19 at 10 a.m. – Peoria County ... Read More
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. This will be the ONLY in-person session before the spring anhydrous application season. Advance registration is not required. Under state law, Illinois growers and grower farm operators who transport or apply ... Read More
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. The breakfast highlights FFA Service Award Winners, Maitland Scholarship Fund Recipients, and will feature a ... Read More
Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program - dates & locations listed below. March 5 at 10 a.m. – Sangamon County (Rush Truck Center, Springfield) March 13 at 6 p.m. – Livingston County (Precision Planting, Pontiac) March 19 at 10 a.m. – Peoria County ... Read More
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. Speakers will include Illinois Farm Bureau attorneys Laura Harmon and Garrett ... Read More
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). Topics will include successes and challenges, implementation, profitability, regenerative agriculture, climate smart agriculture, and ecosystem services. Click here for the event flyer.
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person (boxed lunches for Jason's Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by April 23. The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
Teachers: Join McLean County Ag in the Classroom as we explore "Awesome Agriculture" May 29 &30! 2 days of field trips & hands-on learning 16 PDCHs + option to earn 1 hour graduate credit Geared for pre-K to grade 12 educators Learn about FREE resources for STEM lessons Cost is $35 for the workshop (optional ... Read More
Know an outstanding 4-H Club or McLean County Fair volunteer? Nominate them to receive a Golden Clover Award! Deadline is June 1, 2024. 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 ... Read More
