McLean County Farm Bureau’s legacy of leadership contributed to the growth and development of several organizations that continue to serve our county:

•  Evergreen FS – started by Farm Bureau as “McLean County Service Company” in 1926 to improve farmer’s access to fuel and other farm inputs
• Pioneer FBFM – created in 1924 in partnership with Woodford, Tazewell & Livingston counties to assist farmers with record keeping and financial management
• McLean County Fair – Farm Bureau established the local fair association and has provided a home for the county fair since 1934. Today, the McLean County Farm Bureau board members also serve as the Board of Directors for the fair.
• Corn Belt Energy – Farm Bureau helped jump start rural electrification efforts and helped sign members to Corn Belt Energy Cooperative, formed in 1938.
• McLean County Soil & Water Conservation District – initially created in 1941 to help farmers reduce soil erosion

McLean County Farm Bureau celebrated it’s 100th Anniversary April 13, 2014.

For more history, check out our 100th Anniversary Newsprint