Harvest two to three weeks behind on this family farm near Woodhull.
Committee
The Ag in the Classroom Committee is made up of members of the Macon County Farm Bureau, community ag-related organizations, and area teachers.
The committee works together to provide accurate, age appropriate information and programs.
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Board Representatives:
Cory Ritter
Committee Members:
Mike Barringer, past MCFB Board Member
Angela Binnion, SWCD
Elliott Burgett, past MCFB Board Member, Connie's Country Greenhouse, farmer
Karen Edgecombe, Retired Mt. Pulaski Grade School teacher
Curt Grant, COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services
Amy Leman, U of I Extension, Macon County Unit
Steve MCoy, past MCFB Board member & farmer
Jim & Sue Waddell, Jim - Former MCFB Board Member, Sue - Former AITC Chairperson
Jenna Ward, U of I Extension, Macon County Unit
Nathan Wentworth, farmer and former MCFB Board Member
Weather
Today, October 14, 2019
Sunrise: 07:09
Sunset: 18:20
06:00-12:00
Clear sky
41 °F
Tomorrow, October 15, 2019
Sunrise: 07:10
Sunset: 18:19
12:00-18:00
Partly cloudy
68 °F
Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK
Illinois Farm Bureau News
October 14, 2019
Freese-Notis meteorologist doesn't look for major frost issues to start this week as winds and cloud cover were projected to provide some insulation.
October 12, 2019
The volume of pork exports increased 4% from January through August while the value nudged 1% higher to $4.35 billion.
October 11, 2019
Breaking the budget down at the crop level is helping specialty growers increase efficiency and profitability.
October 11, 2019
Foreign buyers have opportunity to buy embryos, semen, cattle and Illinois dairy products.
October 11, 2019
"Gen X" and "Gen Y" are focused on job security, managing debt and finding affordable housing.