Pesticide applicator’s license training and testing is available online from University of Illinois Extension. Click here for more details Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing locations, dates & information. Visit FCA’s Illinois Dicamba Training website for links to trainings or webinars for dicamba use.
In these challenging times, McLean County Farm Bureau would like to support & promote restaurants in our rural communities with a “Bingo” promotion. Dine (including carry-out or delivery if available) at the participating restaurants of your choice on the bingo card until you get a five-in-a-row horizontally, vertically or diagonally. You must spend a minimum of $15 before tax and tip at each restaurant to complete your bingo. Receipts & completed bingo cards can be
USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) – Round 2 Applications are being accepted now (Sept. 21 through Dec. 11, 2020) Call your FSA county office to make an appointment. McLean County FSA Office:(309) 452-3848 USDA Payment Tool USDA Payment Calculator (excel file) Online application – Producers with an eAuthentication account can now apply for CFAP 2 online. To register for an account, visit: www.farmers.gov/sign-in CFAP Application (AD-3117) (pdf) FSA CFAP Webinars Row Crops: eligible price
The ripple effects of COVID-19 and challenges facing farmers and the food supply served as the focus for Leadership McLean County Ag Day held Sept. 18. A group of 21 emerging business leaders participated in a hybrid in-person and remote learning experience. 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
McLean County Farm Bureau donated more than 1,000 ears of fresh sweet corn 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. Rep. Jones participated in a distribution event on behalf of the Jones Foundation along with several other organizations providing family food boxes to those in need Saturday, August 15. The sweet
