Follow the Alten's agricultural journey through a descriptive picture narrative. Pictures date back to the early 1900's through today. The Altens have dedicated their lives to the agriculture industry. The Altens have also dedicated countless hours to volunteer positions within the agriculture industry.
McHenry County Farm Bureau Agriculture Education Foundation awarded two scholarships to local students. The $1,000 scholarships applied to continuing education in agriculture, home economics, or any agriculture related field. The applicant or the applicant's family had to be a member of the McHenry County Farm Bureau to qualify.
More than 500 FFA students and guests from 79 Illinois counties attended the 2009 Illinois Farm Bureau® & Affiliates Youth Conference, April 6-7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield.
Pictured (left to right) are: Clay Zwilling, President, Illinois FFA; Micaela Hernandez, Harvard FFA; Victoria Goad, Harvard FFA; David Ziller, Marengo FFA; and Levi Martin, Marengo FFA.
Renee Zbynski of Harvard has been named to the position of summer intern for McHenry County Farm Bureau. Renee was the summer intern last summer as well. She is a Junior at Iowa State University, studying Agriculture Communications and Speech.
McHenry County Farm Bureau welcomes CARQUEST of Woodstock, Huntley Equine & Small Animal Clinic, and O'Connor Electric, Inc to the local discount program. CARQUEST of Woodstock has a new store located at 1055 Wanda Lane. The new facility features brighter lighting and increased inventory. They can also make hydraulic hoses on the spot. Farm Bureau members discount varies by product, contact them directly for more information 815-338-4521.
Huntley Equine & Small Animal Clinic located at 39 W. 596 Dundee-Huntley Rd offers Farm Bureau members 10% off all veterinary services. David C. Hucek D.V.M. opened the Huntley business in 1982 and continues to serve clients out of this location. David provides a full range of veterinarian services and specializes in equine. Huntley Equine & Small Animal Clinic can be reached by calling 847-669-5050.
O'Connor Electric, Inc. is a family owned business in Huntley/Union area. Due to the constant rising of utility rates, Ray and Elaine the owners have decided to do something about it by offering alternative energy solutions to both residential, agricultural and small commercial business. They have a hybrid wind/solar system installed at their farm residence and offer a turnkey installation of both or either systems. Contact them directly for more information 815-923-4050.
The full list of local discounts is available at mchenrycfb.org.
