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McHenry County Farm Bureau is celebrating Ag Week from March 19-25th

mchenrycfb — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:02:51 -0500

What Is Ag Week All About?

Ag Week is about recognizing - and celebrating - the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. Our Ag Week program encourages every American to:
• Understand how food and fiber products are produced.
• Value the essential role of agriculture in the economy.
• Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.

Why Celebrate Agriculture?

Von Bergen among 2012 Master Farmers

mchenrycfb — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:23:31 -0600

Four Illinois farmers including Mel Von Bergen of Hebron have been selected as 2012 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine. Other award recipients include Scott Bidner, Champaign (Champaign County); Tim Lenz, Strasburg (Shelby County) and Tim Seifert, Auburn (Sangamon County);

Candidates are nominated by farmers, agribusiness leaders and agricultural extension specialists from throughout the state.

Top Membership Recruiters

mchenrycfb — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:19:28 -0600

The 2011 Top Three Membership Recruiters were recently recognized at the Farm Bureau appreciation luncheon. In 1st place was Andy Ferrera (pictured with MCFB President Bruce Meier), who signed 61 new Farm Bureau members. Chris Manrose and Jason Shreeves shared the remaining top spots with 50 new members. Ferrera, Manrose and Shreeves serve as Financial Representatives for COUNTRY. To find a representative near you, click here.

Help available for tax season

mchenrycfb — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:47:26 -0600

McHenry County Farm Bureau will once again be offering tax return services to Farm Bureau members.

Ralph Miller, certified public accountant, will be preparing taxes for clients on Thursdays in February and March. Miller has more than 25 years of experience in preparing personal and farm income taxes. Regular tax updates will be available on our website www.mchenrycfb.org.

Scholarship offered

mchenrycfb — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:45:09 -0600

McHenry County Farm Bureau Agricultural Education Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available for high school seniors perusing continuing education in agriculture, home economics, or any agriculture related field. The applicant or the applicant's family must be a member of the McHenry County Farm Bureau to qualify.

All scholarship applications need to be received by April 15.

If you need an application or have any questions regarding this scholarship, please call our office at 815-338-1520 or email mcfbmgr@att.net.

Women's Committee donates to New Horizons

mchenrycfb — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:26:49 -0600

McHenry County Farm Bureau Women's Committee donated 20 kitchen welcome packs to homeless veterans who are in the process of rebuilding their lives at New Horizons in Hebron.

Here are ways you can help:

Get Ready to play: The Commodity Challenge

mchenrycfb — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:26:46 -0600

Buy! Sell! Trade! We've all made bad marketing decisions... or been left with regrets on a selling choice. Now you'll have a chance to practice, at no expense to you. The 2012 ILFB Commodity Challenge lets you trade commodities on the cash, futures, and options markets... without losing a dime! What you do gain is knowledge... to better understand the mechanics of pricing crops in today's fast-paced agricultural world.

McHenry County Farm Bureau was recognized at Illinois Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting.

mchenrycfb — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:31:24 -0600

McHenry County Farm Bureau President, Bruce Meier, accepts a recognition plaque awarded to McHenry County Farm Bureau for its achievements during the 2010-11 program year. The award was presented during Illinois Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting and calls attention to the comprehensive nature of county Farm Bureau programs.

AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FARMLAND PROTECTION COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS

mchenrycfb — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:04:35 -0600

The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FARMLAND PROTECTION COMMISSION. Three (3) vacant positions are available for three (3) year terms to expire on January 1, 2015. Incumbents may apply for reappointment. A background and/or experience in agriculture, finance, conservation or planning are desirable. Application forms are available at the County Board Office, Room 209, McHenry County Government Center, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 (815-334-4221) or click the link at the bottom of this page. Completed applications should be returned to the County Board office no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 13, 2012. If mailing your application, certified or registered mail is recommended. Mailed applications should be sent to the following address: McHenry County Board, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/countyboard/PDFDocs/AppointmentApp.pdf

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Announces Sign-Up Period

mchenrycfb — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:22:06 -0600

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced that the ranking period cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is January 13, 2012. Producers interested in CSP should submit applications to their local NRCS office by the deadline so that their applications can be considered during the first ranking period of 2012.