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Beef House Christmas Bus Trip

Join us for a delicious and exciting bus trip to the Beef House in Covington, Ind. for their annual Christmas Show Wed., Dec. 18. You’ll enjoy round trip bus transportation, a tasty Beef House buffet meal and a matinee musical show featuring a blend of sacred and secular Christmas favorites. The cost is $75 per person for Farm Bureau members and $85 for non-members. The bus will depart from the McLean County Fairgrounds at 9:30

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We’re Hiring – Director of Engagement

Job title: Director of Engagement As Director of Engagement for McLean County Farm Bureau®, you will be joining our dedicated team to focus on membership marketing, recruitment and programs while supporting our affiliated nonprofit organizations – McLean County Farm Bureau® Foundation and McLean County Fair. Click here for complete job description & application information.

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Rural Route Safety Days Held

Checking out the visibility from a tractor or combine seat proved to be an eye-opening experience for local high school students at Rural Route Safety Days held at Heyworth High School Sept. 10 and El Paso-Gridley High School Sept. 12. Students had the chance to climb in the tractor or combine cab to see what farmers can see and what they cannot see from the driver’s seat. Farmer volunteers shared safety tips and personal experiences

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McLean County Farm Bureau Manager

McLean County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce Anna Ziegler has been hired as Manager effective September 3, 2024. Ziegler had served as McLean County Farm Bureau Assistant Manager since September 2010, before being named interim Manager when previous manager, Mike Swartz, left the organization for a new role with Midwest Food Bank in August 2024. As Assistant Manager, Ziegler facilitated programs to serve members, managed communications, engaged with elected officials, worked with committees and budgets,

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McLean County Farm Bureau Manager Announces Departure

Mike Swartz, Manager of McLean County Farm Bureau and the McLean County Fair  announced his departure from the organization effective Aug. 7, 2024. Swartz accepted the position of Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank in Normal. He began his Farm Bureau career as the Director of Programs on Aug. 8, 1988. He became Manager of McLean County Farm Bureau and the McLean County Fair in 2003. Additional responsibilities for off-season events at the fairgrounds were

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