Safety First
The MCFB received a safety grant for the purchase of silicon wedding bands for its Board of Directors to help prevent finger injuries on the farm. The grant was presented by the Illinois Farm Bureau and Country Financial. Thank you for your continued support of farm safety!
Photo: MCFB Board of Directors Vice President Toby Pleasant shows off his new band.
Macon County Farm Bureau News
May 12, 2023
May 1, 2023
Concert Announcement!!!!!!
The Macon County Farm Bureau welcomes Josh Turner on Friday, September 8 at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for a night of country hits. Tickets will range from $29-54 and will be on sale Thursday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at www.etix.com.
May 1, 2023
Featured Benefit of the Month for May -
Connie’s Country Greenhouse
Members receive 10% off!
325 2400th Avenue in Latham
Web: www.conniescountrygreenhouse.com
Phone: 217.412.8732
April 20, 2023
Funding provided through a grant from Memorial Medical Center Foundation awarded $10,000 to the Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation to help support both the Ag in the Classroom and scholarship programs. The funds received helped to support the two programs during the 2022-23 school year. Many thanks to the support of the Decatur Memorial Foundation for this opportunity to continue to bring the importance of agriculture to life to the students of Macon County.
April 4, 2023
Featured Member Discount of the Month for April -
J & D Truck & Auto Repair & Radiator Shop
Members receive 10% off of labor.
March 23, 2023
Happy National Agriculture Week!
The Macon County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Committee donated over 30 books to both the Decatur Christian School and Hope Academy Elementary school libraries! The two schools were selected as winners of this year's Ag Week book donation by actively participating with the Ag in the Classroom program. The books were selected from the Illinois Ag in the Classroom suggested reading list. Enjoy!!!
March 23, 2023
We present to you the 2023 National Ag Week Baby, the first Macon County baby born on National Ag Day!
Braxton Camps Norman, Jr., was born March 21, 2023 at 12:48 a.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was 6 lb 14 oz and 19 inches long. Congratulations to proud parents Braxton Norman and Emily Rose of Decatur!
The family was showered with a variety of baby items, including farm books and toys, diapers, a blanket, and of course a cow robe!
Congratulations and best wishes to the family!
February 28, 2023
Featured Member Discount of the Month
Red Wing Shoes
Members receive 10% off non-steel 15% steel toe purchases.
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