IL Soybean Association Ag Legislative Breakfast

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) invites McLean County farmers to an Ag Legislative Breakfast Monday, August 5 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. Gain insights into the state and federal legislative landscapes and ISA’s efforts to advocate for Illinois farmers. The event will be held at the ISA office 1108 Trinity Lane in Bloomington. The event ... Read More

Ag History Bus Tour

Join us for an ag-mazing bus tour of northern McLean County & into Woodford County. Highlights: Yuton Grain Elevator; White Oak Wind Farm; several sites in Hudson; Oneida Ghost Town; Evergreen Stables; various stops in El Paso; Kappa; Coon Ford Bridge Tour narrated by Local Ag Historian, Don Meyer & McLean County Museum of History ... Read More

Prime Timers

Prime Timers will meet Thursday, August 22 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwiches from Jason's Deli, chips & dessert). Reservations for lunch are required by August 20. Speaker: Maureen Brunsdale, ISU Milner Library Topic: Circus History in Bloomington-Normal The ... Read More

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

ASMARK Agricenter

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower training will be offered Sept. 5 or Oct. 8 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive in Bloomington. To register online click here or contact Jenny Eisenbeis at Illinois Farm Bureau at 309-557-3207. Additional dates and locations for in person training around the state are listed ... Read More

Weathering the Storm – Stress Management Workshop

Gridley Public Library

Local farmers care for their communities, which we know can take a toll on them. From unpredictable weather patterns to the rising cost of goods, farming is stressful. The Weathering the Storm program helps farmers and local growers understand the signs and symptoms of chronic stress. Join University of Illinois Extension Family Life Educator Sara ... Read More

Barn Keepers Barn Tour

McLean County Barn Keepers will host their 16th Annual Barn Tour in Arrowsmith Township Sept. 14 from 9 am to 4 pm. The Arrowsmith Community Center will be serve as the tour headquarters for registration from 8 am to 2 p.m. The Witt-Webber-Carrell American Legion Auxiliary will have coffee and donuts in the a.m. and ... Read More

Harvest Fun Night

Rader Family Farms 1312 Ropp Rd, Normal, IL

Join us for some fall fun at Rader Family Farms just west of Normal, sponsored by McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. Kids & families welcome! Activities available 4 – 6 p.m. Wristbands will be available for pick-up at the farm activity entrance starting at 3:45 p.m. Last entry for the Corn Maze is at ... Read More

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

ASMARK Agricenter

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower training will be offered Oct. 8 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive in Bloomington. To register online click here or contact Jenny Eisenbeis at Illinois Farm Bureau at 309-557-3207. Additional dates and locations for in person training around the state are listed on the website. ... Read More