Author: anna@mcfb.org

MCFB Sponsors New Little Free Library

McLean County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a new Little Free Library that will be installed in the Children’s Garden at the Illinois State University Horticulture Center in Normal. The barn … Read More

Hawk, Witte Complete ALOT Training

McLean County Farm Bureau members Rachel Hawk and Jacqueline Witte recently completed the 2020 Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program. The nine-week training allows participants to study … Read More

Golf Outing Raises Funds Despite Rain

More than 40 golfers hit the links to benefit local agricultural education efforts at the 2020 McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Outing held July 27 in Bloomington. Despite some … Read More

Ag Books Crop Up at Little Free Libraries

Books about food, farming and other ag-related topics are cropping up at Little Free Library locations in Bloomington, Normal and surrounding communities. Donated by McLean County Farm Bureau, the books … Read More

2020 Young Leader Discussion Meet

Build your communication skills and engage with key issues in the 2020 District Young Leader event. District 7 Discussion Meet – Wednesday, August 19 at the Peoria County Farm Bureau. … Read More

MCFB Donates Milk to Midwest Food Bank

McLean County Farm Bureau recently partnered with Prairie Farms Dairy to donate $500 of milk to Midwest Food Bank. The 180 gallons of donated milk were distributed in our local … Read More

IFB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

IDOT announced the 12% overweight variance on State Routes for emergency supplies for relief has been extended until June 28, 2020. Read the waiver on our Transportation page.

AS MEATPACKING PLANTS REOPEN, WORKERS SCARED OF CORONAVIRUS RISK

The number of meatpacking workers dying from the coronavirus is still rising, and employees across the country are scared to come to work. (Politico)

DECISION AFFIRMS NRCS MUST OBEY ITS OWN RULES

A spat over a farmer’s right to use and care for his own land is one step closer to being resolved. A determination by the director of USDA’s National Appeals … Read More

WAIT STAFF MAKING MORE ON UNEMPLOYMENT MAY NOT COME BACK AS RESTAURANTS PREPARED TO REOPEN

Restaurants in Illinois are now able to offer outdoor dining, but some may find it difficult to coax wait staff back to work. (The Center Square)

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