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FarmWeek Headlines Apr 16, 2014 01:00AM Critical need for agriculture teachers in Illinois Illinois faces a critical need for agriculture education graduates to instruct the state's next generation of agronomists, animal scientists, agribusinessmen, farmers and ag teachers. Apr 15, 2014 01:15PM ADM announces business changes ADM is selling off its South American fertilizer operations to Mosaic; pursuing the sale of its chocolate business; and acquiring the remaining stake in the firm A.C. Toepfer. Apr 14, 2014 03:05PM USDA: Corn planting at 3% complete Three percent of the nation's corn crop is currently planted. Apr 14, 2014 01:00AM Publisher seeking centennial or older Illinois family farms A publisher of a future book on historic Illinois family-owned farms will feature those certified as centennial or sesquicentennial farms by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA). (c) 2014, iNet Solutions Group. All rights reserved. |
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Vermilion County Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom program is offering teachers a free workshop on Thursday, April 24. "A Drop of Water" will provide teachers lessons, demonstrations and experiments they can take back to their classrooms. Vermilion County Soil & Water Conservation District will give a demonstration of their Rainfall Simulator. All teachers will receive an Illinois Ag in the Classroom Resource Guide to Water, and will be eligible to receive 2 CPDUs. The program runs 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Farm Bureau Auditorium. Registration is required by April 22. You can call 217-442-8713 or email aitc.vcfb@comcast.net.
Watch for Farm Equipment on Area Roadways
Farming can be a dangerous occupation. Sometimes that danger involves other motorists that aren't paying attention. In Illinois, there were more than 200 roadway collisions involving farm equipment and other motorists last year. In Vermilion County, there have been at least four accidents involving vehicles running into farm equipment.Motorists need to be cautious when approaching equipment on the roads. When passing on the left, make sure that the farm driver is not slowing down to turn left into a field, township road or farm driveway.
If everyone's patient and slows down around farm equipment, we'll all have a safe spring farming season.
New Vermilion County Farm Bureau Discount with Toyota of DanvilleVermilion County Farm Bureau M members and A+ participants can now purchase a new Toyota vehicle from Toyota of Danville for just 2% over dealer invoice.
“We’re excited about this opportunity our members have to save money and work with a local dealer,” said Farm Bureau Executive Director Kerry Wienke.
“In addition to the discount Farm Bureau M members and A+ participants receive, Toyota of Danville will make a $25 contribution to the Ag in the Classroom program for each new vehicle purchased,” said Mike Weidenburner, Business Development Manager with Toyota of Danville.
The 2% over dealer invoice discount is good on all new Toyota models, but it is only available at Toyota of Danville, located at 2106 Georgetown Road in Tilton. For more information about this new discount, contact the Farm Bureau office at 217-442-8713.
2nd Annual Trivia Night A Great Success
We had a great time at our Luau for Learning Trivia Night on March 1. This year's tropical destination is Gilligan's Island, and our guest lived up to that theme, with many dressing as characters from show.
The winning team was the Crazy Allenders, Jim & Crystal Allen's family team.
We want to give a special thanks to our sponsors:
Title Sponsors: Country Financial-Rick Rotramel, Dave Harby, Alan Puzey & Mark Stutsman and Illini FSRound Sponsors: Vermilion Chevrolet, Knights of Columbus, Bank of Rossville, Top Shelf Replicas, Sharon Dixon-Cetera Financial Advisors, Anthem Chevrolet, Mark & Susie Willard and David & Linda Sadler
Thanks to all our great sponsors and teams, we were able to raise nearly $4,000 for Ag in the Classroom program here in Vermilion County!
Farm Bureau Members meet with Members of Congress
Vermilion County Farm Bureau members had the rare opportunity to meet with and ask questions of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk and Congressman John Shimkus in the same meeting. The Ag & Rural Issues meeting was February 20 in the Farm Bureau Auditorium. The members thanked our federal legislators for their support of the recently passed Farm Bill, as well as the Water Resources Development Act, RFS, and tax reform.
Ag Day at DACC
April 10
Board of Directors
April 17
Farm Bureau Office Closed - Good Friday
April 18
A Drop of Water Workshop
April 24
AITC 5K Grow & Go
May 10
Board of Directors
May 15
