On-farm fuel storage plans needed by Nov. 10
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rule that governs oil and fuel storage for many businesses, including farms.
McHenry County Farm Bureau and McHenry County Antique Farm Equipment Association co-sponsored their eighth annual "Tractor Trek" on Saturday, July 17.
Over 100 participants had the opportunity to share the day with other antique tractor enthusiast as they traveled through Northern McHenry County to Lake Geneva, Wi. Proceeds raised from this event are donated to the Agriculture in the Classroom program.
A special thank you goes out to the drivers, volunteers, Country Clovers 4-H and our host: Von Bergen's Country Market Hebron, Lake Geneva Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lake Geneva Cruise Lines, Popeye's Restaurant and Mor-Agra Grain of Zenda. We also would like to thank McHenry County Sheriff's Department and Lake Geneva Police Dept for their assistance. Tractor Supply sponsored the afternoon ice-cream break and Conserv FS sponsored the end of the day refueling.
The Discovery Center Museum in Rockford Illinois has opened a new exhibit featuring agriculture. The museum is designed for children but is fun for the whole family. The amazing Discovery Center Museum is full of over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore Rock River Discovery Park, a giant, multi-level science park with a hands-on twist. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits, special events and programs throughout the year. Child Magazine ranked it as #4 Children's Museum in the USA.
University of Illinois Extension and the McHenry County Farm Bureau are sponsoring a two-part program: growing grapes for wine and a wine-making school. It will be taught by Bill Shoemaker, University of Illinois Extension Specialist. Part I was held on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Part II will be held Saturday July 24, 2010 beginning at 9am and concluding at 3pm. The part II program will be a lecture, visit to the vendors, as well as a demonstration. The lecture part of the program discussing Illinois wine, wine grapes, selection, harvest, quality, and overview of the equipment and processes. Then the program breaks for lunch and the visit local wine vendors in McHenry County. Finally it is concluded with a demonstration on how to make your own wine. This is a step by step process on how to make your very own wine.
Part I was a success and received great feedback. This is a fun program with valuable information as well as a fun hands on experience. Space is very limited and fills up quickly. Pre-registration is required and registration ends at Midnight on Friday July 16, 2010. The cost will be $25.00 per person and includes coffee, rolls, and lunch. It will take at the University of Illinois Extension/ Farm Bureau Auditorium.
1102 McConnell Road
Woodstock Il, 60098
Celebrate Dairy month this June 30 at the Woodstock Square Park. Dairy Month has been an annual celebration since 1937. The McHenry County Farm Bureau Women's Committee is hosting an ice cream social to honor the month. Dairy products will be provided by Dean's and the McHenry County Farm Bureau. Dairy calves will also be present at the social. The ice cream social will begin at 6:30PM in the Woodstock Square Park. The social will be accompanied by the Woodstock City Band. The band is one of America's oldest running City Bands. They have played Woodstock hometown concerts for 126 seasons. The band holds weekly Wednesday night concerts through June and July. The evening's performance will feature "Life and Death," -Two Great Inspirers of Music. Duane Peiffer is the conductor of the 50 member band at these performances. Concerts are free to the public and will begin at 7:30PM each Wednesday. Bring your blankets and long chairs for the fun family evening of great entertainment and ice cream.
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