(StatePoint) Agriculture contributes about 17 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, according to the United Nations. And while the sector is a key contributor to climate change, it is also vulnerable to its effects -- with climate-related impacts such…
Programs for Teachers
Summer Ag Institute – Earn graduate credit or CPDU's while learning how to incorporate agriculture into your classroom. Tour area farms and agribusinesses, and leave with LOADS of free educational materials!
School Workshops – Workshops are customized to the time available and the topic teachers would like to learn more about.
Tours – Work with Macon County Farm Bureau to create an ag-tour for your students.
Weather
Today, November 28, 2021
Sunrise: 06:59
Sunset: 16:35
04:00-06:00
Partly cloudy
32 °F
Tomorrow, November 29, 2021
Sunrise: 07:00
Sunset: 16:35
12:00-18:00
Fair
42 °F
Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK
Illinois Farm Bureau News
November 27, 2021
(StatePoint) It’s become an annual tradition that as soon as we bid adieu to chrysanthemums, the cornucopias and the turkey dinner, the frantic countdown to Christmas begins. From the countless holiday soirees and batches of bulk baking, to battling the…
November 27, 2021
(StatePoint) As we find ourselves surrounded by an abundance of this year’s “must-have” items, our shopping lists are often dictated by retail experts all claiming to offer the ultimate gift-giving guide. But there’s no need to spend a fortune or…
November 25, 2021
Find out if harvest is wrapped up, how yields came in and what farmers are thankful for this year.
November 25, 2021
(Family Features) Entertaining guests during the holidays isn’t just about a main course that calls all to the table. What often makes a festive gathering more fruitful is a spread of delicious appetizers, delightful drinks and divine desserts that keep…
November 25, 2021
(Family Features) Taking time to nurture your health and well-being starts with building healthier habits. As the seasons change, challenge yourself to make small yet consistent choices that help you and your family through transitions at school, the office or…