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Landowner 101 to be Offered in February

Grow your understanding for managing your valuable farmland assets with the Landowner 101 series of classes: Feb. 10 – Farmland Ownership & Leasing Feb. 17 – Basic Agronomy Feb. 24 – Grain Marketing Classes will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau building, 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington. Farm Bureau member registration fee: $20 per class or $50 for all three Non-member registration fee: $25 per farm or $65

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Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia will be required to complete certified grower training by April 1, 2022. Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia, or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment, shall be certified to understand: Properties of ammonia Competent in safe operating practices How to take appropriate actions in the event of a leak or emergency Personal protective equipment & first aid Transportation

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Carbon Sequestration Landowner Meeting

McLean County Farm Bureau will host a meeting for landowners regarding a possible geological carbon sequestration project and pipeline Tues., Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is specifically for landowners who have received solicitations from one or more companies regarding a pipeline or pore space lease. Speakers will include Illinois Farm Bureau staff members Laura Harmon and Bill Bodine, who will provide and overview of the potential project, lease terms and key items for

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Ag Bites: Breakfast, Networking & Ag Outlook

Get the essentials to fuel your success at Ag Bites – breakfast, networking & a look at key issues in agriculture. Geared for agribusiness professionals, Ag Bites offers you a quick hit of insight on the agriculture economy and emerging issues. Join us Feb. 3 at the ISU Alumni Center in Normal. 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast 8 – 8:45 a.m. – Program Speakers: Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau – Ag Economic Outlook Kevin Semlow, Illinois

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MCFB 2021 Year in Review

Thank you to all of our volunteers and members who help us advocate for agriculture, give back to our communities and cultivate the future this past year. Check out the video for some highlights. Happy New Year!

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