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Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

January 10, 2022

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

January 5, 2022

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

January 3, 2022

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

December 27, 2021

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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McLean County Farm Bureau board members (from left): Mark Hines, Darren Davis, Brian Dirks, Fred Grieder, David Schuler and J.C. Zimmerman served as delegates to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual meeting. Arin Rader and Reid Thompson also participated as alternates.

Delegates Participate in Policy Discussion

December 7, 2021

McLean County Farm Bureau board members participated in grassroots policy development and discussed issues as delegates to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Dec. 4-7. The Illinois Farm Bureau body of delegates approved changes and updates to policy including energy, crop insurance and conservation programs. Language proposed by McLean County Farm Bureau about the development of carbon markets was also adopted. Click here for more details. 

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