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The Art of Wine Part 2- Grape to Glass

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 16:34

University of Illinois Extension and the McHenry County Farm Bureau are sponsoring a two-part program: growing grapes for wine and a wine-making school. It will be taught by Bill Shoemaker, University of Illinois Extension Specialist. Part I was held on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Part II will be held Saturday July 24, 2010 beginning at 9am and concluding at 3pm. The part II program will be a lecture, visit to the vendors, as well as a demonstration. The lecture part of the program discussing Illinois wine, wine grapes, selection, harvest, quality, and overview of the equipment and processes. Then the program breaks for lunch and the visit local wine vendors in McHenry County. Finally it is concluded with a demonstration on how to make your own wine. This is a step by step process on how to make your very own wine.
Part I was a success and received great feedback. This is a fun program with valuable information as well as a fun hands on experience. Space is very limited and fills up quickly. Pre-registration is required and registration ends at Midnight on Friday July 16, 2010. The cost will be $25.00 per person and includes coffee, rolls, and lunch. It will take at the University of Illinois Extension/ Farm Bureau Auditorium.

1102 McConnell Road
Woodstock Il, 60098

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/mchenry/

Woodstock Square Dairy Promotion

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 18:49

  Celebrate Dairy month this June 30 at the Woodstock Square Park. Dairy Month has been an annual celebration since 1937. The McHenry County Farm Bureau Women's Committee is hosting an ice cream social to honor the month. Dairy products will be provided by Dean's and the McHenry County Farm Bureau. Dairy calves will also be present at the social. The ice cream social will begin at 6:30PM in the Woodstock Square Park. The social will be accompanied by the Woodstock City Band. The band is one of America's oldest running City Bands. They have played Woodstock hometown concerts for 126 seasons. The band holds weekly Wednesday night concerts through June and July. The evening's performance will feature "Life and Death," -Two Great Inspirers of Music. Duane Peiffer is the conductor of the 50 member band at these performances. Concerts are free to the public and will begin at 7:30PM each Wednesday. Bring your blankets and long chairs for the fun family evening of great entertainment and ice cream.

For More Information Contact (815) 338-1520
For More Information on Dairy Month go to www.midwestdairy.com

Women's Commitee Supports Our Troops

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 18:33

Pictured left to right: Sue Swinford, Ella Martin, Marion Spiniolas, Pat Biggus, Jean Schiller, Audrey Davis, Loraine Luth, Helen Stroner.

McHenry County Farm Bureau's Women's Committee has started the Any Soldier program. This program collects goods and supplies that are then sent to active soldiers overseas. The website originally started to provide care packages to soldiers who didn't receive any. Any soldier that needs it and is in harm's way can sign up to receive packages. All military branches are eligible for the program. This program is completely voluntary. The women's committee sent four full boxes to a woman who runs a combat hospital in Afghanistan. That woman then splits up the supplies throughout the unit. All supplies will be used either for soldiers in the unit, or patients in the hospital.
The women donated items such as socks, granola bars, hand towels, tooth paste and other various necessities. Some also request toys that they can give to the local children. The Women's Committee also sent a letter sharing their support and how appreciative they are for the soldier's service. The Women's Committee enjoys helping out our soldiers and giving back.
If you would like further information contact Sue at MCFB (815) 338-1520

Poster Contest Winners Recognized

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 21:19

McHenry County Farm Bureau hosted a poster contest for elementary and middle school students to promote National Agriculture Week. This year's theme was "Celebrate Agriculture". K-8 students created a handmade poster and entered the contest. The Farm Bureau Women's Committee selected the winning posters and served ice-cream for the awards program.

This year's top poster winners are as follows: