MCDFB • June 2009 • Page 5
Farm Bureau Hosts “Ride Alongs� The McDonough County Farm Bureau invited local officials and leaders this Spring to “Ride Along� with a local producer in an effort to bring about a better understanding of agriculture. For the second year, one county board member, and two local leaders were invited to experience the Spring planting season firsthand. County board member, Earl Godt rode along with MCDFB President, Jeff Butler of Blandinsville, Country Financial agent, Brett Powell rode with MCDFB Vice President, Colby Hunt of Blandinsville and Nathan Woodside, former Macomb Eagle Publishing Manager rode with MCDFB Director, Todd Dixon of Plymouth. We really love taking local leaders to the country and showing them what it means to cultivate the land. Agriculture is such a strong part of our county and it’s important for leaders to understand where their food comes from. We’re proud to say that farmers not only in our county by all over the country produce the safest, abundant and still the most affordable food in the world,� commented Sarah Grant, Manager of the McDonough County Farm Bureau.
Summer Ag Institute Planned
Pictured from left to right is MCDFB Vice President, Colby Hunt and County Financial Agent, Brett Powell.
The 2009 Summer Ag Institute for teachers is scheduled for July 22-24 & 27-29, 2009. The weeklong course focusing on agriculture will offer three graduate credit hours in cooperation with Western Illinois University. The tour helps pre K-12th grade teachers integrate instruction about the food and fiber industry into their present curriculum. Teachers attending the Summer Ag Institute will learn about agriculture, the food and fiber system, consumer issues relating to agriculture, and teaching resources. Teachers will also have the opportunity to apply new understanding in developing new and unique lessons for use in their classrooms. The sessions provide elementary and secondary teachers a better understanding of the scope and scale of Illinois agriculture, its impact on each person's life and on the economy of Illinois and the nation. For more information please contact Whitney Homer at the Farm Bureau office (309-837-3350), aitc@logonix.net or Dr. Andy Baker at WIU 309-298-1246, AJ-Baker@wiu.edu
Pictured from left to right is County Board member Earl Godt and MCDFB President Jeff Butler
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS April 13, 2009
The McDonough County Farm Bureau Board of Directors met in regular session on Monday April 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Office with the following members present: Colby Hunt, Adam McMillan, Joel Lewis, Jeffrey Butler, Steve Hood, Larry Hopkins, Mark Wolford, Chad Russell, Todd Dixon The meeting was called to order by Butler. The invocation was given by Wolford. Also present was Sarah Grant and Whitney Homer, AITC Coordinator, Barry Schmidt The guests for the evening gave a report. Homer reported on meetings attended and upcoming events. Schmidt reported on fuel and fertilizer prices and the status of WGM. The minutes from March
were read silently and motion was made and seconded. Motion carries. The Financial Report from March was given by Dixon. The Membership Report for March was given by Grant. A motion to approve members was made and seconded. Motion carried. Old Business: An update was given on the wind farm. Information was given on the meeting to be held. Information was given on the upcoming Ride Alongs. Information was given on the Safety Day held in Bushnell. Information was given on the new membership system. Information was given on the new blog. Information was given on the applied for grant. New Business: Discussion was held on the
outlook of the newspaper. Emails will start being collected. Update was given on the latest action request. Discussion was held on the organic ag article in FarmWeek. A motion was made and seconded by Dixon to offer three scholarships to teachers attending SAI. Discussion was held on the AP story on ethanol. Motion was made and seconded to send Whitney to AITC conference. Motion passes. Information was given on the READY bus and on our donation of books. Information was given about the manager review process. A motion was made and seconded to buy two trophies for the 4-H fair Other Business: Grant gave the manager’s report. Motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Motion carries. Adjourn time- 9:30 p.m.
Real answers for real financial security
Illinois Farm Bureau Commodities Conference July 29, 2009
#ROWNE 0LAZA 3PRINGlELD s AM TO PM
(AVE YOU EVER LOOKED AROUND THE FARM AND BEEN SURPRISED BY HOW MANY REPAIR JOBS HAVE PILED UP "EFORE YOU KNOW IT PATCHWORK HAS GROWN INTO REMODELING /UR INDUSTRY IS THE SAME WAY IN NEED OF AN INDUSTRY WIDE MAKEOVER !TTEND THE )&" #OMMODITIES #ONFERENCE AND GATHER INSIGHT FROM THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST ,EARN MORE ABOUT GLOBAL FOOD AND FUEL TRENDS LONG TERM CHALLENGES FOR AGRICULTURE AND MORE
Come discover your own impressive transformation!
Cost is $35 (includes lunch) #ALL YOUR #OUNTY &ARM "UREAU BY *ULY TO REGISTER
cmxx5409cm0409
Afraid LP prices will be high again this season? Don’t get caught paying high prices.
Anthony J. Laesch Agency Manager 15411 N. State Rte. 100, Suite B Lewistown, IL 61542
309-547-2241 Ryan Johnson
Joe Knuppel
100 N. Side Sq. Macomb, IL 61455
100 N. Side Sq. Macomb, IL 61455
309-836-2885
309-836-2885
Whether you are on the farm, or in the city, Contract with West Central FS, Inc. we can provide direct delivery. For more information on our programs including current pricing and transport delivery contact: Brett Powell
Shelley Postin
245 S. Main Blandinsville, IL 61420
714 Cole Street Bushnell, IL 61422
309-652-3889
309-772-3003
Darin Weirather (217) 248-4030 or Tiffany Kitch (309) 833-2168 or (877) 833-8237
Website: www.westcentralfs.com Email: mailus@westcentralfs.com Š 2009 GROWMARK, Inc M11692
1208-512HO