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McLean County AITC Grant

October 21, 2021

Ag in the Classroom Grant funding from the IAA Foundation will continue to fuel local learning about food and farming. The $8,100 Illinois Ag in the Classroom County Coalition Support Grant be used to purchase supplies and resource materials for local schools. During the 2020-21 school year, McLean County Fair Ag in the Classroom reached more than 9,700 students and 664 teachers. The IAA Foundation is the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau and

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Ag Coloring Books Donated to Children’s Advocacy Center

October 15, 2021

A donation of 300 ABC’s of Agriculture coloring books and soy crayons will be put to use in the waiting rooms at the McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center located in downtown Bloomington. The center provides services and support for children during investigations of physical or sexual abuse allegations or when a child is a witness to a major crime and/or a victim of human trafficking. To learn more about the center and its services, visit

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LMC Ag Day Highlights COVID Impacts

September 30, 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on agriculture and global supply chains served as the main focus for Ag Day held Sept. 24 for a group of 17 local business leaders. McLean County Farm Bureau sponsors Ag Day each year for the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Leadership McLean County program. Dr. Lucas Maxwell of Illinois State University kicked off the program with an overview of the global food system. Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau, Pat Bane,

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Job Post: Ag Literacy Coordinator

September 17, 2021

McLean County Fair is seeking to hire an Ag Literacy Coordinator to facilitate local Ag in the Classroom programming. Click here for the job description & qualifications. Resume & cover letter may be submitted for consideration by October 8, 2021 to swartz@mcleancountyfair.org

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Allin Township Fire Donation

August 16, 2021

McLean County Farm Bureau is pleased to contribute $2,500 to Allin Township Fire Department to help upgrade their safety equipment and radio systems. The donation is one way to show our support and thanks for protecting our farmers and rural communities. If you would like to contribute to the fundraising goal, contact Allin Township Fire Department or click here to donate online.

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