McLean County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce Anna Ziegler has been hired as Manager effective September 3, 2024. Ziegler had served as McLean County Farm Bureau Assistant Manager since September 2010, before being named interim Manager when previous manager, Mike Swartz, left the organization for a new role with Midwest Food Bank in August 2024. As Assistant Manager, Ziegler facilitated programs to serve members, managed communications, engaged with elected officials, worked with committees and budgets,

Mike Swartz, Manager of McLean County Farm Bureau and the McLean County Fair  announced his departure from the organization effective Aug. 7, 2024. Swartz accepted the position of Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank in Normal. He began his Farm Bureau career as the Director of Programs on Aug. 8, 1988. He became Manager of McLean County Farm Bureau and the McLean County Fair in 2003. Additional responsibilities for off-season events at the fairgrounds were