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SPRING GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ACQUIRES GRAIN BIN RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 01/29/2015 - 21:44

Spring Grove, January 2015: The Spring Grove Fire Protection District recently took delivery of a Grain Bin Rescue Tube. The device becomes the third in McHenry County, providing protection to the north east section, as well as to the east into northern Lake County. Other tubes are located in Harvard and Marengo. Having multiple tubes will aid in response times and rescues involving multiple entrapments.

Scholarship available

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 04:38

McHenry County Farm Bureau Agricultural Education Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available for high school seniors pursuing continuing education in agriculture or agriculture-related fields. The applicant or the applicant's family must be a member of the McHenry County Farm Bureau to qualify. Additional scholarships may be awarded if funds are available at the time of judging.

All scholarship applications need to be received by March 20, 2015.

If you need an application or have any questions regarding this scholarship, please call our office at 815-338-1520 or email mcfbmgr@att.net.

Goad returns to McHenry County

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Mon, 01/26/2015 - 16:21

Hello, McHenry County Farm Bureau members. For some of you this will be a reintroduction and for others, this will be all new. My name is Victoria Goad and I was recently hired by the Illinois Farm Bureau as a County Farm Bureau Manager trainee. This is my second week on the job and I am excited to return to McHenry County, not only because I grew up in McHenry County but because the McHenry County Farm Bureau is near and dear to my heart. Just four short years ago I had the honor of serving as the McHenry County Farm Bureau Intern. During that time I was able to assist with Agriculture in the Classroom, work on the McFarmer Blog, and spark my interest in all of the Farm Bureau.

Helping homeless veterans:

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 21:12

McHenry County Farm Bureau Women's Committee donated 20 welcome packs to homeless veterans who are in the process of rebuilding their lives at New Horizons in Hebron.
TLS needs your help as well!

Transitional Living Services can't help veterans without the generous support of individuals and organizations. Whether you want to share your time, donate goods and services or give financial assistance, your contributions will make a difference in the life of a struggling veteran.

Agricultural internship available

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 01/22/2015 - 21:35

McHenry County Farm Bureau is excited to once again offer an agriculture related summer internship.

The selected intern will gain valuable experiences in program planning, Ag in the Classroom, media, governmental affairs and public relations. The selected individual will receive valuable work experience, funds to further their education and the opportunity to receive college credit.

The internship is open to McHenry County residents who will be a sophomore, junior or senior at a college or university this fall. Preference is given to applicants who have a farm background and/or studying agriculture related field.

Interested applicants need to apply by March 15, 2015.  To apply, simply email your cover letter and resume to Dan Volkers at mcfbmgr@att.net.