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Rickard Travels to DC

March 17, 2020

The Renewable Fuel Standard, dicamba regulations and trade served as key discussion topics during the recent Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington trip held March 10-12. McLean County Farm Bureau board member, Carly Rickard, traveled to the nation’s capital March 10-12 along with 16 other Illinois farmers. Rickard met with Congressman Darin LaHood, as well as U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth, and Dick Durbin. The group also visited with officials at the USDA including Gregg Doud,

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Census Partnership Rural Half-Pager: Clinics that are closer to

2020 Census Access Center

March 9, 2020

Starting March 16, the McLean County Farm Bureau office will be a 2020 Census Access Center. Farm Bureau members or any member of the public can stop by the MCFB office at 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday to complete the 2020 Census online. The suggested completion date is April 1, 2020. For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau is gathering responses through an online survey. The 2020

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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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