Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

ASMARK Agricenter

In person training to complete the Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training requirement will be offered March 14 at 1 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter in Bloomington. The training is free and will last approximately 90 minutes. Training can also be completed online at bit.ly/IllinoisNH3  Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ... Read More

SILO Film Screening

ASMARK Agricenter

Join us for a FREE Screening of SILO March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Asmark Agricenter in Bloomington. Hosted by Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau and sponsored in part by McLean County Farm Bureau.

Next Generation Cover Crop Management

Lexington Commuity Center 207 W Main St, Lexington, IL, United States

Next Generation Cover Crop Management for Advanced Cash Crop Yield, Water Quality, and Soil Health- March 25th AGENDA 9:00-9:30- Check-in 9:30-10:15- Dr. Armstrong 10:15-11:00 Lowell Gentry 11:00-11:45 Dr. Richard Roth and Michael Ruffatti 12:00- 12:30 Lunch -Julie Hewitt NREC Cover Crop Guide 12:30-1:00 Speaker Panel

Farm to Wick Workshop

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are invited to join us April 21 at 6 p.m. at the MCFB Office for a Farm to Wick workshop! Join McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office in Bloomington. Create your own custom soy candle - make one for yourself ... Read More

ISU Cover Crop Field Day

Illinois State University Research Farm 25578 ISU Farm Lane, Lexington, IL, United States

Cover Crop Fields Tour - Friday, April 22 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the ISU Research Farm. Updates on current research, including: Pennycress, Cereal Rye, Winter Wheat Successes and challenges of implementation Increasing Farm Profit Ecosystem Services Click here for more details Free & no advance registration needed. Sponsored by Integrated Pennycress Research Enabling ... Read More

Ag Bites: Breakfast, Networking & Ag Outlook

Illinois State University Alumi Center 1101 N Main St, Normal, IL, United States

Get the essentials to fuel your success at Ag Bites – breakfast, networking & a look at key issues in agriculture. Geared for agribusiness professionals, Ag Bites offers you a quick hit of insight on the agriculture economy and emerging issues. Join us April 28 at the ISU Alumni Center in Normal. 7:30 a.m. – ... Read More

Prime Timers Meeting

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Prime Timers will meet Thursday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person. Reservations for lunch are required by April 26. The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.

Golden Clover Nomination Deadline

Know an outstanding 4-H Club or McLean County Fair volunteer? Nominate them to receive a Golden Clover Award! Deadline is June 1, 2020. Golden Clover Awards recognize individuals for outstanding service to 4-H and the McLean County Fair. Awards are given in these categories: Golden Clover – volunteer of retirement age Emerald Clover – deceased ... Read More