The event was held June 28 and was sponsored by The McHenry Landmark Commission. McHenry County Farm Bureau was a supporting sponsor and the Women's Committee assisted with the outdoor event. 2,100 people attended.
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.
