Prime Timers Drive Thru – Lunch Event

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

Farm Bureau members of retirement age are invited to drive thru and pick up lunch between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, February 11. Please note the location will be the McLean County Farm Bureau office at 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington. A catered, hot meal will be provided for you to take home an ... Read More

In the Kitchen & Across the Table

Join food writer, farmer and Iowa native Cristen Clark as she creates an Italian-style grinder sandwich the whole family will love in a virtual cooking event! This event is sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee and open to anyone! Register here: https://on.ilfb.org/inthekitchen

Ag After Hours: Ag Policy Update

Join us in person or online  for a look at the national policy landscape & issues that may affect agriculture including climate, trade & more. Director of the University of Illinois Gardner Ag Policy Program, Jonathan Coppess,  recently served on the USDA Transition Team for the incoming Biden Administration and will share his insights. Click ... Read More

COUNTRY Crop Seminar

Take a look at the latest options for risk management, crop insurance with the 2021 COUNTRY Crop Seminars. The seminars will be offered online in webinar format: Tues., Jan. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Wed., Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. Tues., Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 25 at 12 p.m. Each session will be ... Read More

Blood Drive – McLean County Fairgrounds

McLean County Fairgrounds 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Give a heartwarming, live-saving gift for someone by donating blood. In partnership with the American Red Cross, a Blood Donation Drive will be held February 25 from noon to 6 p.m. in the West Expo building on the McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcross.org, use the Red Cross ... Read More

Rules for the Road

Get the latest updates on transportation rules & regulations for farmers at the Virtual Rules for the Road program March 2 at 9:30 a.m. or March 4 at 6:30 p.m. McLean County Farm Bureau members have 2 options to participate: Virtual/from home - participate from on your own computer, tablet or smart phone via Zoom In Person ... Read More

Rules for the Road

Get the latest updates on transportation rules & regulations for farmers at the Virtual Rules for the Road program March 2 at 9:30 a.m. or March 4 at 6:30 p.m. McLean County Farm Bureau members have 2 options to participate: Virtual/from home - participate from on your own computer, tablet or smart phone via Zoom In Person ... Read More

Landowner 201 – Farm Management & Financial Analysis

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

Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series. March 4 - Farm Management & Financial Analysis March 11 - Farm Transition Planning March 18 - Grain Marketing Each class will run from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classes will be held in person at the McLean County Farm Bureau building or ... Read More

Brandt Industries Tour

Join us for a tour of Brand Industries at their manufacturing facility near Hudson. We'll take a look at the manufacturing process for the company's grain augers and grain carts. Tour is limited to 15 people, first come first serve. Masks will be required along with closed toe shoes and long pants. Please register for ... Read More

Landowner 201 – Farm Transition Planning

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

Expand your understanding & skills for managing your farmland the Landowner 201 series. March 11 - Farm Management & Financial Analysis Instructors: Jed Metzger, FBFM & Tom Jennings, Livingston, Barger, Brandt, & Schroeder, LLP Topics include: Farm Business Conversations, Succession & Estate Planning Landowner 201 is a series of 3 classes: March 4 - Farm ... Read More