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We're Hiring MCFB - Business Administrator

We’re Hiring – Business Administrator

Job title: Business Administrator As Business Administrator for McLean County Farm Bureau® you will oversee the business operations and office functions of our not-for-profit and its affiliated organizations of McLean County Fair and McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation. Click here for complete job description & application information.

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FFA Acquaintance Day

FFA Acquaintance Day brought more than 190 sophomores from nine local high schools. The FFA members explored agricultural careers, gained team working experience and learned about McLean County Farm Bureau and affiliated companies. University of Illinois Extension staff from 4-H Memorial Camp and the local Extension unit office facilitated team building activities. Ag professionals showcased a range of career opportunities in agriculture, including staff from COUNTRY Financial, GROWMARK, Illinois Soybean Association, Town of Normal, and

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Farm Bureau Grant Fuels Small Engine Learning Lab

A $9,780 capital grant from McLean County Farm Bureau helped Prairie Central High School purchase new small engine equipment for their remodeled and expanded agricultural shop space. We’re happy to help our local high school agricultural education programs upgrade their facilities and equipment to provide better learning opportunities for students,” says Brian Dirks, McLean County Farm Bureau President. “Our goal is to support strong local high school agriculture programs to give students opportunities to learn

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McLean County Farm Bureau Director of Engagement

McLean County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce Katie Dowling has been hired as Director of Engagement effective January 2, 2025. As Director of Engagement, Dowling will facilitate member programs and coordinate the scholarship & grant programs. Dowling started her career with the Illinois Farm Bureau in 2022 as part of the Manager Trainee program and worked at McDonough County Farm Bureau as the county manager for nearly 3 years. Dowling holds a Bachelor of

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Illinois Farm Bureau Members Debate, Adopt Policy During Annual Meeting

Delegates to the 2024 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting considered and adopted new policy on a variety of topics including energy, soil conservation, apiculture, and more. Members gathered at the Palmer House in Chicago Dec. 7-9 to celebrate the year’s successes and introduce new policies that will guide the organization over the next year. In total, 331 voting delegates members debated and approved 20 policy submittals, including continued support prohibiting the use of eminent domain

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