National FFA Week - February 21-28
IFB Gov't Affairs Leadership Conference -
February 25-26
Luau for Learning Trivia Night - February 28
Young Leaders Meeting - March 3
Legislative & Local Affairs Committee - March 11
Soil & Water Stewardship Workshop - March 13
National Agriculture Week - March 15-21
Farmers Bagging Groceries at County Market
- March 18
Board of Directors - March 19
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FarmWeek Headlines Feb 26, 2015 01:00PM Study: Illinois farms integral part of state's economy A new study of agriculture in Illinois shows agriculture is a critical component of Illinois' overall economic well-being, contributing about $120.9 billion of total economic output more than several other Illinois industries, including the financial, transportation and construction industries. Feb 26, 2015 12:30PM Attorney sees key challenges ahead from Clean Water Act Attorney Gary Baise says Illinois farmers face challenges from the threat of future environmental regulations. Feb 26, 2015 12:00PM Illinois Land Values Conference slated for March 19 The annual event is sponsored by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Feb 26, 2015 01:00AM Feb 25, 2015 11:50AM Sen. Manar says state school funding formula broken State Sen. Andy Manar told RFD Radio on Wednesday that the state's school aid formula was last updated in 1997, and it's time to modernize it to reflect today's realities. (c) 2015, iNet Solutions Group. All rights reserved. |
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"Jamaica My Weekend" Trivia Night coming February 28Special Thanks to Illini FS, our title sponsor!
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There are several scholarship programs available to Vermilion County Farm Bureau members and others entering an agriculture-related field of study.
Freese Memorial Scholarships - Four $500 scholarships are offered to farm children in Vermilion, Ford and Champaign Counties by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Flatville. This scholarship is not limited to an agricultural degree. Application deadline is March 1.
BAGI Scholarships - Balloon Association of Greater Illinois (BAGI) offers four $500 scholarships to Farm Bureau members in various counties where the group has active members. Application deadline is March 15.
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Andrews-Brumett Scholarship - This $500 scholarship (in memory of Clark & Katharyn Andrews and Joe & Agnes Brumett, Sr) is available to a Vermilion County high school senior who will be attending DACC in 2014. Application deadline is March 16.
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New President for Vermilion County Farm Bureau
Vermilion County Farm Bureau has a new president. Dennis Smith (right in the picture), a farmer from Ridge Farm, is the 19th president of the organization. He replaces David Sadler, who served the maximum eight years allowed. Smith is joined on the Executive Committe by (left to right): Bruce Darr, Fairmount, Secretary; Mark Wilalrd, Rossville, Vice President; and Alan Chesnut, Ridge Farm, Treasurer.
New Plat Book Now Available
Vermilion County Farm Bureau has a new member benefit that will cover the adoption fees for one cat or dog each month for the next year at the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. The fee waiver will be given to the first Associate ‘A+’ or Farming ‘M’ member requesting the offer each month. That’s a savings of $75 to $125 on the adoption expenses, which includes having pets spayed or neutered, a health exam, first round of vaccinations, and first-year rabies shot and tag.
There is no expiration time during the month – it’s good until the first qualifying member uses the program.
Pets available for adoption at the shelter changes every day. Stop by and see all of the adorable cats and dogs. The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is located at 14775 Catlin Tilton Road (across from the nursing home). Adoption hours are Monday through Friday – 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 2nd/4th Saturdays – noon to 3:00 p.m.
Vermilion 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.
