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2025 County School Facilities Tax

County Sales Tax Referendum Info Session

Join us Wed., March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office, 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington for an informational session about the County School Facilities Tax that will be on the April 1 ballot. Speakers: Brenda Matherly, Illinois Farm Bureau Mark Jontry, Regional Superintendent of Schools Light refreshments will be provided and advance registration is not required. McLean County voters will have the chance to vote on the referendum on whether

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McLean County Works to Advance Legislative Priorities at GALC

Farm Bureau members learned how to put democracy to work through advocacy during the organization’s annual Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference (GALC), held on Feb. 18 in Springfield. Local, state political leaders and legislators met with Farm Bureau leaders from across the state, including 10 members of McLean County Farm Bureau, to discuss IFB’s 2025 legislative priorities. The event culminated in a legislative reception elected officials, who met with IFB members. “As an organization, the most

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Night for Ag Raises Funds

McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation’s Night for Agriculture event raised more than $40,000 to support local ag education. More than 200 attendees enjoyed socializing, a delicious meal and the opportunity to bid on auction items. The event also helped McLean County Ag in the Classroom donate more than 70 copies of the book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” by Peggy Thomas to local schools and libraries through a book raffle. Thank you to all of

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We're Hiring MCFB - Business Administrator

We’re Hiring – Business Administrator

Job title: Business Administrator As Business Administrator for McLean County Farm Bureau® you will oversee the business operations and office functions of our not-for-profit and its affiliated organizations of McLean County Fair and McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation. Click here for complete job description & application information.

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FFA Acquaintance Day

FFA Acquaintance Day brought more than 190 sophomores from nine local high schools. The FFA members explored agricultural careers, gained team working experience and learned about McLean County Farm Bureau and affiliated companies. University of Illinois Extension staff from 4-H Memorial Camp and the local Extension unit office facilitated team building activities. Ag professionals showcased a range of career opportunities in agriculture, including staff from COUNTRY Financial, GROWMARK, Illinois Soybean Association, Town of Normal, and

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