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“An agricultural grassroots organization- devoted to ensuring the quality of life for our county Farm Bureau members- today and tomorrow.” July 2009
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Vol. 3 No. 7
Farm Bureau Foundation names four scholarship recipients Four youth from McDonough County have been named recipients of the 2009 McDonough County Farm Bureau® Foundation Scholarship. Each of the recipients will receive $500 to be applied toward the cost of continuing their education in agriculture. During the past sever-
al years, the county Farm Bureau Foundation has provided assistance in scholarships to local individuals. The primary focus of the not-for-profit Foundation is to promote agricultural education. The Foundation is supported by individual contributions, including those from McDonough County Farm Bureau
members. Kari Kelso, the daughter of Clarke and Deborah Kelso, is a 2008 graduate of Macomb Senior High School. She is currently attending Oklahoma State University majoring in Animal Science. Jordan Tate, the son of Dennis and Beverly Tate, is a 2006 graduate of
West Prairie High School. He is currently attending the University of Illinois- Urbana/ Champaign and majoring in Agriculture Engineering. Austin Tate, the son of Dennis and Beverly Tate is a 2008 graduate of West Prairie High School. He plans to attend Ranken Technical
Kari Kelso
Jordan Tate
Pictured from left to right is Wyatt McGrew and MCDFB President, Jeff Butler
College to study carpentry and building construction technology. Wyatt McGrew, the son of William and Marcia McGrew is a 2007 graduate of BushnellPrairie City High School. He is currently attending Western Illinois University majoring in Agriculture education with a minor in busi-
ness. The McDonough County Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to be able to support agricultural education through its scholarship program. Congratulations to the 2009 McDonough County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship winners.
Pictured from left to right is Austin Tate and MCDFB President Jeff Butler
Pagliai’s Pizza Joins Discount Program
Dr. Steve Johnson
Pagliai’s Pizza of Macomb has joined the MCDFB local discount program. Upon presentation of your membership card, they will offer MCDFB members a free drink with purchase. Pagliai’s Pizza opened in 1959 and is owned by Richard, Roberta and Tim Thorman. They provide Macomb with the best in Italian dining. Please join us in welcoming them to the discount program!
Farm talk meetings
Dr. Steve Johnson presented at a marketing meeting in June. Pictured from left to right is MCDFB director, Mark Wolford and Dr. Steve Johnson from Iowa State University. Dr. Johnson will be back in Macomb for another presentation Monday, November 23rd, Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss it!
The Illinois Farm Bureau has scheduled regional farm talk meetings this summer. Please mark your calendars to attend the meeting in Macomb on Monday, August 24th at 11 a.m. at the VFW Hall, 1200 East Jackson. Illinois Farm Bureau President, Phillip Nelson will offer updates on major issues and IFB’s activities to address these issues. This is also a great opportunity to hear what’s on your mind! Please call Sarah at the Farm Bureau office for more information, 309-837-3350.
Pictured is part owner, Tim Thorman
Welcome New Members The McDonough County Farm Bureau® would like to welcome the following to our organization for the month of April & May. Michael & Teresa McFadden Satasha & Anthony Havens Lester & Twila Zeisler Marilyn Fitch Cody Cooper James Todd Adkisson Todd & Sandra Teel Travis & Krystal Yeoman
Matthew Canon Georgia Gum Megan Harper Craig & Donna Lant Paul Miller Larry Butcher Bonnie Bozard Brand Kingery Lowell & Jan Armstrong
July 13-17- McDonough County 4-H Fair July 22-29- Summer Ag Institute July 29- Commodities Conference, Springfield August 1- Ag in the Classroom at the Farmers Market in the Children’s Tent!
August 24- Regional Farm Talk with President Phillip Nelson, Macomb VFW August 29- Ag in the Classroom Golf Outing, Gold Hills For more agriculture related dates, visit our website http://mcdonough.countyfarmbureau.org