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Agricultural Internship Available

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 22:03

McHenry County Farm Bureau is excited to once again offer an agriculture related summer internship.

The selected intern will gain valuable experiences in program planning, Ag in the Classroom, media, governmental affairs and public relations. The selected individual will receive valuable work experience, funds to further his or her education and the opportunity to receive college credit.

The internship is open to McHenry County residents who will be a sophomore, junior or senior at a college or university this fall. Preference is given to applicants who have a farm background and/or are studying an agriculture-related field.

Interested applicants need to apply by April 22, 2016. Additional information regarding the internship is available on our website at www.mchenrycfb.org. To apply, simply email your cover letter and resume to Dan Volkers at mcfbmgr@att.net.

McHenry CFB honored

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 20:07

McHenry County Farm Bureau President Michele Aavang accepts a recognition plaque awarded to the Bureau for its achievements during 2015. The award was presented during the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and calls attention to the comprehensive nature of the County Farm Bureau's programs and activities.

Aavang elected to IFB Board of Directors

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 20:03

Michele Aavang of McHenry County was elected to a two-year term to represent District 1, which encompasses McHenry, Lake, DeKalb and Kane counties. Aavang and her husband, Gary, raise corn, soybeans, wheat and hay, as well as beef cattle.

Aavang is currently serving as the McHenry County Farm Bureau president and has served on the IFB Resolutions and Policy Review Committees, as well as an ACTIVATOR Trustee, Illinois Farm Families volunteer and has attended an IFB Leaders to Washington trip.

Ag Expo volunteers needed

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 19:16

McHenry County Farm Bureau will be hosting Ag Expo April 11-14 at McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock. The program involves 20 agriculture related stations and approximately 3,000 third and fourth grade students. We need volunteers to assist with leading classrooms from station to station. Volunteers are needed for both the 9 a.m. and the 11:30 a.m. sessions. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Farm Bureau at 815-338-1520.