Fridays are a special day for the Christian County Farm Bureau (CCFB), and not just because it’s the start of the weekend. Back in the spring of 2019, CCFB Manager Mellisa McMillan and CCFB President Mathew Heberling launched #FieldFriday on…
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, August 10, 2020
Sunrise: 06:07
Sunset: 20:00
18:00-00:00
Cloudy
75 °F
Tomorrow, August 11, 2020
Sunrise: 06:08
Sunset: 19:59
12:00-18:00
Cloudy
82 °F
Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK
Illinois Farm Bureau News
August 10, 2020
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) officials are encouraging Illinoisans to properly dispose of unwanted foreign seeds using the agency’s recommended steps, Scott Schirmer with IDOA’s Bureau of Environmental Program told FarmWeek.
August 10, 2020
Demand becomes more critical as some farmers could have more bushels to sell this fall.
August 10, 2020
USDA has extended crop insurance payment deadlines and deferred interest accrual for farmers through Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) due to COVID-19 impact.
August 10, 2020
Crystal Zwilling, formerly with Illinois’ Farm Service Agency, has been selected.
August 10, 2020
AFBF, FORD OFFER TEACHER KITS — Teachers may apply by Aug. 24 for one of 285 education kits distributed via random selection by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the Ford Motor Co.