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Hawk Competes in Statewide Discussion Meet

December 8, 2019

Congratulations to McLean County Farm Bureau member, Rachel Hawk on advancing to the Sweet Sixteen round of the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Discussion meet! Hawk completed in two initial rounds round robin of competition and qualified for the third round based on her scores. The Young Leader Discussion Meet offers the opportunity to develop public speaking skills with a focus on cooperation and problem-solving.

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Scholarship Opportunities for Students Seeking Ag Careers

December 6, 2019

McLean County students pursuing ag-related careers are eligible for a number of scholarship opportunities including: McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Ag Leadership Scholarships – Up to five $1,000 scholarships. Two will be awarded to high school seniors, one to an Illinois State University student and two to a student at a college, university, technical or trade school. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2020. Applications available at www.mcfb.org/scholarships. McLean County Beef Association Scholarships – Up to

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Local FFA Members Attend BUILD Conference

November 5, 2019

Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliate companies were proud to sponsor the Illinois FFA BUILD Conference in Decatur October 14-15. Members from Normal Community, Normal West and Tri-Valley FFA Chapters participated in this year’s event/ Through five different sessions, FFA members learned how to BUILD their leadership, image, relationships, team and perspective, as well as to BUILD up others. Students also heard from two keynote speakers, participated in friendly team competitions, and attended an opportunity

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Partners in Play: Celebrating 25 Years with the Children’s Discovery Museum

November 1, 2019

As the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal celebrates its 25th Anniversary, McLean County Farm Bureau is also celebrating 25 years of partnership and collaboration in the museum’s mission of learning through play. “Agriculture has always been part of the Children’s Discovery Museum from the very beginning,” says Shelly Hanover, Director of Museum Experiences and Engagement. “McLean County Farm Bureau was one of the very first sponsors and partners.” When the museum first opened as a

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Ag Day Highlights Key Farm & Food Issues

October 20, 2019

Global trade and economic issues served as the main focus for Ag Day held Oct. 18 for a group of twenty-three local business leaders. 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 overview of the global food system and food related issues. Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau, offered a look

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