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SUMMARY:Rules for the Road
DESCRIPTION:Join us for updates about new trucking regulations and get your transportation questions answered with with Illinois Farm Bureau transportation expert\, Rodney Knittel.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/rules-for-the-road-4/
LOCATION:West Expo\, McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Endangered Species Act Compliance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The US EPA is implementing pesticide use changes to meet requirements stated in the Endangered Species Act. As each registered pesticide label gets reviewed by the EPA\, new labels and restrictions will be released. \nJoin us at the Endangered Species Act Informational workshop March 4th @ 11:00am at the West Expo\, McLean Co Fairgrounds to learn about new regulations and steps to ensure compliance.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/endangered-species-act-compliance-workshop/
LOCATION:West Expo\, McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Bureau Advantage Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nGain valuable insight and knowledge on emerging issues in agriculture during Illinois Farm Bureau’s first-ever Farm Bureau Advantage conference. \nThe conference\, held March 14-15 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria\, seeks to empower IFB members through opportunities to connect with experts\, learn and build new relationships. Attendees will hear five keynote presentations from agriculture experts\, political strategists and motivational speakers\, including Peter Zeihan\, a geopolitical strategist and author. \nOther speakers include Eric Snodgrass\, a principal atmospheric scientist with Conduit Ag; Josh Sundquist\, a Paralympic ski racer\, author and motivational speaker; and representatives with Illinois Corn\, Illinois Soybean Association and the University of Illinois Center for Digital Agriculture. \nFor more details and to register click here
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/farm-bureau-advantage-conference/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, East Peoria
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SUMMARY:Landowner 101: Land Ownership & Leasing
DESCRIPTION:Landowner 101 is a two part series to help you gain knowledge about managing your farmland. \nSession 1: Landownership & Leasing will take place at the MCFB office on March 17th @ 6:30pm. It is instructed by Dr. Maria Boerngen. The session will cover the following topics: \n\ncurrent economic conditions\nunderstanding lease types\nsample leases & forms\n\nSession 2: Basic Agronomy will take place at the MCFB office on March 20th @ 6:30pm. It is instructed by Don Meyer. The session will cover the following topics: \n\nmaintaining soil health\nunderstanding productivity\n\nLearn more about the workshops\, costs\, and registration\, click here.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/landowner-101-land-ownership-leasing/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anhydrous Ammonia Training
DESCRIPTION:Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training is available at the Asmark Agricenter @1:00pm on March 18. \nTo register visit: www.ilfb.org/NH3
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/anhydrous-ammonia-training-2/
LOCATION:ASMARK Agricenter
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SUMMARY:McLean County Ag Chamber Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:McLean County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 23rd Ag Awareness Breakfast at the McLean County Fairgrounds on March 19th at 7:00am. The breakfast is open to the community. The program will highlight FFA Service Award winners\, scholarship winners\, and a keynote speaker. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/mclean-county-ag-chamber-breakfast/
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SUMMARY:Landowner 101: Basic Agronomy
DESCRIPTION:Landowner 101 is a two part series to help you gain knowledge about managing your farmland. \nSession 2: Basic Agronomy will take place at the MCFB office on March 20th @ 6:30pm. It is instructed by Don Meyer. The session will cover the following topics: \n\nmaintaining soil health\nunderstanding productivity\n\nLearn more about the workshops\, costs\, and registration\, click here.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/landowner-101-basic-agronomy-3/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wheat Checkoff Voting
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Wheat Checkoff Committee is holding an in-person referendum on Wednesday\, March 26th to ask your opinion on a voluntary 1.5 cent per bushel assessment ran by a farmer led board of directors. \nAll eligible wheat producers (those who receive a profit from growing wheat) can place their vote at the McLean County Farm Bureau office during regular business hours (8:00AM – 5:00PM) or at another county Farm Bureau office. Visit illinoiswheat.org for more details.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/wheat-checkoff-voting/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prime Timers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet Thursday\, April\, 24 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington.\n \nLunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwiches from Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by April 22nd. \nThe Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-meeting-14/
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SUMMARY:County School Facilities Tax - Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wed.\, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office\, 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington for an informational session about the County School Facilities Tax that will be on the April 1 ballot. \nSpeakers: \n\nBrenda Matherly\, Illinois Farm Bureau\nMark Jontry\, Regional Superintendent of Schools\n\nLight refreshments will be provided and advance registration is not required. \nMcLean County voters will have the chance to vote on the referendum on whether to impose a county wide 1% sales tax. If approved\, the sales tax revenue would be distributed to local school districts for facility\nimprovements\, safety and security or to pay down facility bonds.\n \nMore information about the proposed tax is available at april1cent.info/
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/county-school-facilities-tax-info-session/
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