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Getting "fed" more than you eat

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 16:36

Some of my relatives were enjoying a night out at a Cubs game and I decided to ask “Ok Google” what the score was. As I expected Ok Google promptly replied with the score and the inning. What I wasn’t expecting to happen, occurred the very next day. I was in the office and my phone interrupted me with a little chime and told me that I might be interested in knowing that the Cubs were winning halfway through their afternoon game.

2016 Harvard Milk Days

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 15:22

The Harvard Milk Days Antique Tractor/Equipment Committee would like to invite all antique tractor and equipment enthusiasts to participate in this year's Harvard Milk Days events. Restored or not, all antique tractors and equipment are welcome!! 

Entrants are asked to bring tractors to the Harvard Milky Way Park on Friday, June 3 from 10am to 4:30pm or on Saturday, June 4 from 9am to 11am. Release time will be 3pm on Sunday, June 5th.

Valley Orchard Summer Horticulture Day

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 14:12

Illinois Horticulture Field Day is set for Thursday, June 9, 2016
Raoul and Jodie Bergersen, owners of Valley Orchard in Cherry Valley, Illinois, welcome you to their farm for the 2016 Horticulture Field Day. The field day provides the opportunity to learn about Valley Orchard’s farm operations. This 35-acre farm grows apple trees, small fruits, vegetables and pumpkins. Their farm market offers fresh cider, made-from-scratch apple pies, apple cider donuts, caramel apples, and other unique treats and gifts.

MCFB Welcomes Edenburn

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 21:21

Hi, I'm Bailey Edenburn, a County Manager Trainee with Illinois Farm Bureau. If you've stopped into the office recently we've probably met. For those I haven't met, I am currently training to become a county manager for Illinois Farm Bureau and I am training in McHenry County through April.