MCFB Featured Benefit of the Month for February:
SERVPRO
MCFB members receive 10% off carpet, upholstery and duct cleaning!
Address: 520 N Front Street
Phone: 217-428-2371
Web: https://www.servpro.com/
Macon County Farm Bureau News
February 2, 2026
January 30, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity!!!
For several years, the Balloon Assoc. has offered scholarships to students in 19 Illinois counties. This is due to the generosity of the farming community allowing hot air balloons to launch from or land on their property.
There is exciting news for this year's BAGI scholarships. The application has been streamlined (fewer questions) and can now be submitted online! Four $500 scholarships will be awarded.
January 16, 2026
The IAA Foundation endeavors to enhance the future of agriculture by providing college scholarships to Illinois Farm Families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, or their children who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of agricultural partners and families who wish to support future generations and help assure a well-qualified and professional agricultural workforce in Illinois while supporting farming communities. The application period runs from January 1 - February 15.
January 15, 2026
Scholarship Season
Scholarships presented by the Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation are now online at www.MaconCFB.org. Parents must be an MCFB member and student must be majoring in an agricultural-related field of study to be eligible to apply. Applications must be received by March 1.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Fink at 877.2436 or jennifer@maconcfb.org.
January 5, 2026
Children's Museum of Illinois
55 South Country Club Road in Decatur
Phone: 217-423-5437
Web: https://cmofil.org
Members receive $1 child admission with paid adult!
December 1, 2025
MCFB Member Featured Discount of the Month for December!!!
Beck’s Studio Rubber Stamps and Engraving
Members receive 10% off!
Address: 780 East Cerro Gordo Street in Decatur
Phone: 217-421-9000
Web: https://becks-studio.com/
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
February 3, 2026
Active farmers remain the largest group of farmland buyers, yet many are more cautious.
February 3, 2026
AgTech Summit 2026 will include panel discussions on AI applications in agriculture March 10.
February 3, 2026
A February organic grain conference & trade show will feature speakers on growing, marketing grain.
February 3, 2026
Farmers can apply for an exemption to sell on-farm processed poultry at the retail level.