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Rules for the Road Program Online

If you missed Illinois Farm Bureau’s 2021 Virtual Rules for the Road program, you can now watch it online anytime! Get the latest on transportation rules, licensing requirements & regulations for your farming operation. Click here for access to the video. Click here for the 2021 Rules for the Road Reference Guide for Illinois farmers. 

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Health Insurance Options Webinar

Explore the health insurance options available to you with a webinar March 17 at 9 a.m. The webinar will focus on choices available through COUNTRY Financial and online through the Healthcare.gov marketplace. If you are self-employed, work part-time or work for a small business that does not provide employer based coverage, this webinar will provide an overview of choices and considerations. This webinar will focus on options for those who are not yet eligible for

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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

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

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

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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