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Prairie Farmer Recognizes Kooistra as a Master Farmer

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Fri, 03/04/2011 - 20:14

Five Illinois farmers have been selected as 2011 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine. The five will be honored for their exceptional community service and farm management abilities at a ceremony in Bloomington, Ill., on March 22. Linnea Kooistra (McHenry County) will be the first female to be recognized as a Master Farmer. Linnea and her husband Joel operate a 250 cow dairy operation and grain farm Northwest of Woodstock.

Scholarships Offered, April 15 Deadline

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Tue, 02/15/2011 - 22:10

The McHenry County Farm Bureau Agricultural Education Foundation is offering two $1,000 scholarships. One scholarship is from the McHenry County Farm Bureau Women's Committee for high school seniors and the second scholarship is the David B. Gardner Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors or college students. The $1,000.00 scholarships would be applied to continuing education in a Jr. College, 4-yr institution or technical college.

MCFB Recognized

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 20:33

McHenry County Farm Bureau President, Bruce Meier, accepts a recognition plaque awarded to McHenry County Farm Bureau for its achievements during 2009-10 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.

Be a McHenry County Farm Bureau Intern!

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 20:37

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 and public relations. The selected individual will receive valuable work experience, funds to further their education and the opportunity to receive college credit.

MCFB Receives Awards

Submitted by mchenrycfb on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 17:44

We just got our 2009-10 program awards from Illinois Farm Bureau... It was another great year! We would like to thank our Volunteers, Committee Members and our Board of Directors for all their efforts.