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Thursday, July 25
Turtle Run Golf Club

 
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217-431-1232

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FarmWeek Headlines

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May 21, 2013 08:00AM

State treasurer to sponsor youth ag photo contest

A new photography contest is being started for Illinois photographers ages 8 to 18.

May 21, 2013 04:00AM

New class selected for Cultivating Master Farmers

A farmer from the suburbs of Chicago gets involved in the Cultivating Master Farmers program to learn how to connect with consumers.

May 21, 2013 01:00AM

NASS will survey Illinois farmers in June for major reports

As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law.

May 21, 2013 01:00AM

Racing for Ag Literacy

More than 360 adult and child runners, and volunteers gathered in Bloomington on May 11 for the IAA Foundation's third annual 5K Grow and Go. The IAA Foundation is on track to raise $15,000 for Illinois Ag in the Classroom from the support of sponsors and participants.

May 20, 2013 03:20PM

Illinois farmers catch up on corn planting

In its weekly update, USDA says 74% of the state's corn crop is now planted compared to the long-term average of 77% for the date.

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Members Save on Theme Park Tickets
Vermilion County Farm Bureau members can once again save big money on their vacations to Six Flags, King's Island and Holiday World. Discounted Tickets are available in the Farm Bureau office though Labor Day weekend. 
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Danville Farmers Market Less Than a Week Away
The Downtown Danville Farmers' Market is getting ready for their 2013 season. The Farmers' Market will kick off May 22 and run through the beginning of October. It will run 7:00 am - 12:00 noon every Wednesday and Saturday on the library's west lawn at 319 N. Vermilion. For more information, contact Downtown Danville at 217-443-3886.
Click here to download vendor application and guidelines.


Farm Bureau Sponsors Baseball Bus Trip

Vermilion County Farm Bureau is hosting a bus trip to Wrigley Field for the greatest rivalry in baseball. 
We'll watch the Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, July 12 in a game scheduled at 1:20 pm. Tickets are $84 for Farm Bureau members and $96 for non-members. Only Farm Bureau members can reserve tickets before May 1, after which time the trip is open to anyone. Payment must be made at the time of the reservation. For more information, contact the Farm Bureau office at 217-442-8713.


 Farm Bureau Passes Donations on to The Salvation Army
As part of our Illinois Farm Bureau Month activities, Vermilion County Farm Bureau has farmers bagging groceries at the Danville County Market stores on March 1. Several customers gave a donation in thanks for bagging the groceries, and Farm Bureau passed those donations on to The Salvation Army Food Bank in Danville. Shown presenting Captain Judith Lowder a check for $120 is Vermilion County Farm Bureau President David Sadler (left) and Marketing Committee Chairman Mark Willard.

   
Luau for Learning a Huge Success!
The Vermilion County Farm Bureau Foundation's 1st annual Luau for 
Learning was held on March 2. By all indications, it was a great success. 15 teams had fun showing off their trivia knowledge, and helping support the Ag in the Classroom program. Once the final numbers are in, we expect to have raised around $3,000 for through this event.


Office Closed - Memorial Day
May 27

Board of Directors
June 20

Vermilion County Fair
June 25-29

Farm Bureau Night at the Danville Dans
June 29

Office Closed - 4th of July
July 4-5

I & I Tractor Club Historic Farm Days
July 11-14

VCFBF Barn Door Open
July 25

Georgetown Fair
August 3-10

Illinois State Fair
August 8-18







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