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Grain bins can be dangerous and deadly; take caution

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 21:17

It's National Farm Safety and Health Week and McHenry County Farm Bureau asks farmers to focus on grain bin safety this harvest. Last year, 51 men and boys were engulfed in grain bins throughout the United States. Twenty-six died. Illinois led the nation with 10 accidents and five deaths.

Most farmers know that grain bins can be extremely dangerous, but sometimes it's easy to forget basics of grain bin safety. Also, there is an increased risk if someone who is inexperienced is using them or playing in them, especially children.

Top Membership Recruiters

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 15:23

The 2009 Top 3 Membership Recruiters were recently recognized: In 1st place was Jason Shreeves, 102 new members (pictured along with Bruce Meier, MCFB President) 2nd place went to Bill Wilson, 95 new members and 3rd place went to Ryan Conway, 88 new members.  Total new members to our organization 1,170 (includes COUNTRY Financial, FS, and Farm Bureau efforts). Great job volunteers and affiliates!

Ag Day with media held

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 20:53

Our Ag Day with media event was held for purpose of raising awareness of agricultural issues and concerns. The Business Journal, Woodstock Ind., Harvard Main Line and Star 105 all participated in the event. The program is sponsored by the Hughes Family and McHenry County Farm Bureau. Our first Ag Day program was held in 1975 and has been held every year since. A special thank you goes out to Don Peasley, who has organized the event each and every year since its start.

AGRICULTURE INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 21:57

McHenry County Farm Bureau is offering an agricultural internship this summer. We feel this is a win-win situation for all the parties involved. Our organization receives assistance with our program of work; we assist an individual financially as they pursue a career in the agricultural industry; and the individual gains an opportunity to work in their selected field while picking up some extra credit hours.

 

Celebrate Ag Week with the Magic of Agriculture

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 18:30

It may sound silly, but magic and agriculture have a lot in common. To audiences, a woman mysteriously appears in the box. To many consumers, seedless grapes are something conjured up at the grocery store. Both can best described as "amazing!" There is one big difference, though; farming is not an illusion. Instead of smoke and mirrors, agriculture has reached its "amazing" feats by first making food abundant and affordable for Americans. McHenry County Farm Bureau is exploring this magical formula during National Agriculture Week, March 14-20.