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Volunteers at Thornton Township Food Pantry in Harvey, Ill. helped unload more than 300 pounds of frozen ground pork and frozen ground beef donated by McLean County Farm Bureau in partnership with Bloomington Meats.

MCFB Makes Meat Donation

February 25, 2021

McLean County Farm Bureau in partnership with Bloomington Meats donated more than 300 pounds of frozen ground beef and frozen ground pork to Thornton Township Food Assistance Center last week to feed families in need. Located in our adopted legislator, Rep. Thaddeus Jones’ district, the food assistance center serves communities south of Chicago. The meat donation was delivered by McLean County Farm Bureau members Brian Dirks, David Schuler, Brian Bangert and Patrick Killian. The Illinois Farm

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Conservation District Update

February 18, 2021

Did you know you can get a lower property tax assessment on acres in vegetative filter strips & other conservation practices? Find out how plus all the latest on programs & activities from McLean County Soil & Water Conservation District with our February Ag Update. For more information, visit www.mcleancountyswcd.com/

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Landowner 201 Classes

February 12, 2021

Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series. March 4 – Farm Management & Financial Analysis March 11 – Farm Transition Planning March 18 – Grain Marketing Each class will run from approximately 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Classes will be held in person at the McLean County Farm Bureau building or you can participate virtually (online via Zoom). Social distancing measures will be in place for those who attend in

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Golden Farmer Recognition

February 11, 2021

McLean County Farm Bureau is launching a Golden Farmer Recognition program aimed at honoring farmers who have farmed and/or owned farmland in McLean County for 50 years or longer. The program seeks to recognize farmers for their hard work and longevity in a challenging industry while also preserving some local farm history. Eligible farmers can nominate themselves or be nominated by a family member, neighbor or community member. Find more details & the nomination form

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Ammonia Training

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training Now Required

January 26, 2021

Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia, or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment will now be required to complete Certified Grower Training. Farmers and their employees have until April 1, 2022 to be certified initially and must participate in refresher training every three years. Certified grower training will be offered at no cost to the grower or grower farm operator via an in-person or online training program approved by the

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