Read how COVID changed the agritourism game and what changes will stay for this year.
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, January 16, 2021
Sunrise: 07:17
Sunset: 17:01
12:00-18:00
Cloudy
35 °F
Tomorrow, January 17, 2021
Sunrise: 07:16
Sunset: 17:02
12:00-18:00
Cloudy
31 °F
Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK
Illinois Farm Bureau News
January 16, 2021
Find out if micronutrient seed treatments can bring your operation to the next level.
January 16, 2021
Learn the important roll agriculture plays in the game of football.
January 16, 2021
Farmers have been working hard to improve their crops through the trial and error.
January 16, 2021
Read these tips to stay hopeful and productive when facing setbacks.
January 15, 2021
(BPT) - Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” a top-10 most common New Year’s resolution. This year, Americans are more concerned than ever before due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.