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Golden Farmer Club Honors Long Time McLean County Farmers

March 15, 2022

McLean County Farm Bureau members who have farmed for 50 years or longer are eligible to join the Golden Farmer Club and receive a free gate sign personalized with their name and year. The Golden Farmer Club seeks to recognize farmers for their hard work and longevity in a challenging industry while also preserving some local farm history. Participants will be encouraged to complete a farm history questionnaire and record an oral history interview as

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Schuler Advocates for Ag on Leaders to DC

March 14, 2022

Input prices, environmental regulations and trade served as the key focus on the recent Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington trip held March 7-9. McLean County Farm Bureau board member, David Schuler, traveled to the nation’s capital along with eight other Illinois farmers to share his perspective and advocate for agriculture. Schuler met with Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, as well as U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Hoffman Estates, and Dick Durbin, D-Springfield and other elected officials.

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Landowner 101 to be Offered in February

January 11, 2022

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

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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