Sheriff Keith Nygren announced the eradication of approximately two thousand five hundred cannabis plants at an outdoor cannabis growing operation located near northeast unincorporated Woodstock, Illinois. Members of the McHenry County Conservation Police discovered the outdoor cannabis grow operation and campsite during a recent joint investigation.
The Richardson Farm was homesteaded in 1840 by Robert Richardson who emigrated from England. The farm has grown over the years to include 450 acres and 2 farmsteads. In addition to the traditional crops of corn and soybeans, the Richardsons are growing over 50,000 Christmas trees and have the world's largest cornfield maze.
The Richardson family have dedicated countless hours to McHenry County Farm Bureau and the Ag in the Classroom program.
Thank you Richardsons for sharing your story! Begin the journey by clicking here.
McHenry County Farm Bureau and McHenry County Antique Farm Equipment Association co-sponsored their seventh annual "Tractor Trek" on Saturday, July 18.
Eighty participants had the opportunity to share the day with other antique tractor enthusiast as they traveled through the North-Western part of McHenry County and Boone County. Proceeds raised from this event are donated to the Agriculture in the Classroom program.
A special thank you to the drivers, volunteers, Country Clovers 4-H and our host: Edward's Apple Orchard, The Paulson Family, Candlewick Lake Association & Milky Way Park (Harvard). Thank you support team: Buck Brothers (mechanic and service truck), Jason Madaus (truck & trailer), Conserv FS (fuel) and Boone County Sheriff's Auxiliary.
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Our Summer Ag. Institute (SAI) for teachers made 11 farm stops and visited agriculture related sites such as the Board of Trade, International Vegetable Market, and O'Hare USDA Inspection Station. SAI is a five day course that provides master degree credits; the course is sponsored by McHenry County Farm Bureau and MCC.
The event was held June 28 and was sponsored by The McHenry Landmark Commission. McHenry County Farm Bureau was a supporting sponsor and the Women's Committee assisted with the outdoor event. 2,100 people attended.
