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SUPER Trivia Night Raises Funds for Foundation

March 3, 2020

Eighteen teams battled for bragging rights and cash prizes in a friendly competition at McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Trivia Night Feb 29. The event raised more than $6,500 to support local agriculture education efforts. McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation supports Ag in the Classroom, local FFA chapter grants, Ag Leadership Scholarships, and the educational exhibit at McLean County Fair. Team “Super Friends” narrowly edged out team “We Teach Ag – What’s Your Superpower?” for

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20 Gallon Challenge

January 30, 2020

McLean County Farm Bureau is launching a 20 Gallon Milk Donation Challenge to encourage people to #Give20for2020! Milk is one of the most requested and least donated items at food pantries. You can help make a difference by donating 20 gallons of milk to the food pantry or agency of your choice. Be sure to call ahead to verify they can accept a milk donation and ask about size (whole gallon vs. half gallon) and

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FFA Members Explore Ag Careers

January 29, 2020

Local FFA members explored agricultural careers and gained team building experience at McLean County Farm Bureau’s Acquaintance Day program held Jan. 23. About 130 sophomores from nine local high schools participated in the annual event. Students heard presentations from Dr. David Mouser, Superintendent, Tri-Valley Schools, as well as Dr. Lucas Maxwell and Cori Malone, Illinois State University Ag Department. Career Fast Track offered a look at the variety of careers in agriculture from ag  professionals

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Rules for the Road

January 15, 2020

Join us at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5 at the McLean County fairgrounds to find out the latest in transportation rules and exemptions. Topics covered will include: New trucking rules Licensing requirements Farm exemptions Roadside inspections The main presenter will be Kirby Wagner who specializes in farm transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau®. Staff from the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation will also be on hand to answer your questions.

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FarmBill Decision 2020: ARC or PLC?

January 10, 2020

Evaluate your risk management choices under the 2018 Farm Bill at the ARC/PLC meeting January 29, 2020 at 9 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office. Find out about what’s new for the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, plus a look at online tools to calculate your farm coverage options. Speakers include: Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois Extension Brenda Dozier, COUNTRY Financial Breakfast refreshments will be provided. Click here

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