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Here you will find the latest and most up-to-date information about the McHenry County Farm Bureau and the services it offers you.  

         

Join Us! Simply fill out the form and we will be in contact with you. Click here for the form.

Upcoming McHenry County Events

Summer Ag Institute for educators

Event Date and Time: 
June 20, 2012 - 7:30am
McHenry County Farm Bureau and MCC are excited to once again offer our Summer Agriculture Institute program for teachers. The course offers three master degree credit hours and includes several agricultural stops, lesson plans and related course work. The program provides teachers with hands on lesson plans that compliment their existing curriculum.

McHenry County Farm Bureau will host the course from June 20 to June 26.  Click here for more information.

10th Annual Tractor Trek set for July 21

Event Date and Time: 
July 21, 2012 - 8:00am

 

McHenry County Farm Bureau and McHenry County Antique Farm Equipment Association are co-sponsoring their 10th annual "Tractor Trek" on Saturday, July 21.

McHenry County Farm Bureau News

McHenry County Farm Bureau is celebrating Ag Week from March 19-25th

March 19, 2012

What Is Ag Week All About?


Ag Week is about recognizing - and celebrating - the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. Our Ag Week program encourages every American to:
• Understand how food and fiber products are produced.
• Value the essential role of agriculture in the economy.
• Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.


Why Celebrate Agriculture?

Von Bergen among 2012 Master Farmers

March 8, 2012

Four Illinois farmers including Mel Von Bergen of Hebron have been selected as 2012 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine. Other award recipients include Scott Bidner, Champaign (Champaign County); Tim Lenz, Strasburg (Shelby County) and Tim Seifert, Auburn (Sangamon County);

Candidates are nominated by farmers, agribusiness leaders and agricultural extension specialists from throughout the state.

Top Membership Recruiters

February 13, 2012

The 2011 Top Three Membership Recruiters were recently recognized at the Farm Bureau appreciation luncheon. In 1st place was Andy Ferrera (pictured with MCFB President Bruce Meier), who signed 61 new Farm Bureau members. Chris Manrose and Jason Shreeves shared the remaining top spots with 50 new members. Ferrera, Manrose and Shreeves serve as Financial Representatives for COUNTRY. To find a representative near you, click here.

Help available for tax season

February 6, 2012
McHenry County Farm Bureau will once again be offering tax return services to Farm Bureau members.

Ralph Miller, certified public accountant, will be preparing taxes for clients on Thursdays in February and March. Miller has more than 25 years of experience in preparing personal and farm income taxes. Regular tax updates will be available on our website www.mchenrycfb.org.

Scholarship offered

February 6, 2012
McHenry County Farm Bureau Agricultural Education Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available for high school seniors perusing continuing education in agriculture, home economics, or any agriculture related field. The applicant or the applicant's family must be a member of the McHenry County Farm Bureau to qualify.

All scholarship applications need to be received by April 15.

If you need an application or have any questions regarding this scholarship, please call our office at 815-338-1520 or email mcfbmgr@att.net.

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