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/
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
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
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
As area schools resume for the spring semester, McLean County Ag in the Classroom is donating 384 gallons of hand sanitizer made from corn for use by local students and staff. “Corn is the top crop grown in McLean County and we’re pleased to donate a useful product to our local schools made from central Illinois corn,” says Austin O’Neall, local farmer and co-chair of the McLean County Ag Education Committee. Central Illinois ethanol manufacturer,
