McHenry County Farm Bureau Agricultural Education Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available for high school seniors perusing continuing education in agriculture, home economics, or any agriculture related field. The applicant or the applicant's family must be a member of the McHenry County Farm Bureau to qualify.
All scholarship applications need to be received by April 15.
McHenry County Farm Bureau Women's Committee donated 20 kitchen welcome packs to homeless veterans who are in the process of rebuilding their lives at New Horizons in Hebron.
Here are ways you can help:
Buy! Sell! Trade! We've all made bad marketing decisions... or been left with regrets on a selling choice. Now you'll have a chance to practice, at no expense to you. The 2012 ILFB Commodity Challenge lets you trade commodities on the cash, futures, and options markets... without losing a dime! What you do gain is knowledge... to better understand the mechanics of pricing crops in today's fast-paced agricultural world.
McHenry County Farm Bureau President, Bruce Meier, accepts a recognition plaque awarded to McHenry County Farm Bureau for its achievements during the 2010-11 program year. The award was presented during Illinois Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting and calls attention to the comprehensive nature of county Farm Bureau programs.
The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FARMLAND PROTECTION COMMISSION. Three (3) vacant positions are available for three (3) year terms to expire on January 1, 2015. Incumbents may apply for reappointment. A background and/or experience in agriculture, finance, conservation or planning are desirable. Application forms are available at the County Board Office, Room 209, McHenry County Government Center, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 (815-334-4221) or click the link at the bottom of this page. Completed applications should be returned to the County Board office no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 13, 2012. If mailing your application, certified or registered mail is recommended. Mailed applications should be sent to the following address: McHenry County Board, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/countyboard/PDFDocs/AppointmentApp.pdf
