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
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. Food & drink will be provided and the first 20 participants to register will receive a $100 stipend! To register ... Read More
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, June 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 La Gondola, chips & dessert). Reservations for lunch are required by June 25. The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of ... Read More
Save the Date for Members Night Out! Join 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! Registration deadline June 25.
Golf Outing - July 15, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Cost: $90 per golfer or $360 per foursome Includes golf cart(s), 18 holes of golf, lunch, snacks and ribeye dinner! Plus raffles, contests & prizes Location: The Den Golf Course, Bloomington You can also join us for the ribeye dinner for just $20! All proceeds benefit ... Read More
What’s the next generation of on-farm innovation? Join 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. The event is free to join & includes lunch. Learn more and register at https://on.ilfb.org/agtech24
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) invites McLean County farmers to an Ag Legislative Breakfast Monday, August 5 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. Gain insights into the state and federal legislative landscapes and ISA’s efforts to advocate for Illinois farmers. The event will be held at the ISA office 1108 Trinity Lane in Bloomington. The event ... Read More
