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Spring Outlook Program Scheduled
Vermilion County Farm Bureau Marketing Committee is hosting its Spring Outlook Seminar on Monday, January 16. The program will begin at 9:30 am in the Farm Bureau Auditoirum.
Paul Coolley with ADM Investor Services and Dale Durchholz with AgriVisor will give their perspective on the grain and livestock markets for the coming months.
Also on the program will be Blake Miller with Illini FS. He, along with an energy specialist, will take at look at pricing availability of fertilizer and energy inputs for the coming year.
The program is open to all Farm Bureau members.


Scholarship Applications Now Available
Vermilion County Farm Bureau members and their children can now apply for several scholarships available for college students in the coming year. Click on the following links to download the applications various application forms:
 
IAA Foundation offers over $100,000 in schlarships. Application deadline is February 1.

Freese Memorial Scholarship is made possible through the foresight of Ed and Helen Freese and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville. Application deadline is February 10.

Andrews-Brumett Scholarship is offered to a Vermilion County high school senior attendign DACC. It is sponsored by the families of Clark and Katharyn Andrews and Joe and Agnes Brumett. Application deadline is April 4.

 
93^rd Annual Meeting a Success
Vermilion County Farm Bureau held it's 93rd Annual Meeting on a new date this year - Tuesday, November 29, at the Beef House Banquet Center. The Wabash College Glee Club provided a very enjoyable program. During the meeting Mark Crawford was elected to the Board of Directors, and Carol Finley was honored as the VCFB Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the year.


Silent Auction Another Success
Vermilion County Farm Bureau Foundation held its annual Silent Auction to support Ag in the Classroom during the Annual Meeting. Members bid on a variety of items, like a red wagon, Bruce Weber autographed Illini Jersey, olive oil gift set, Brian Cardinal autographed picture and ball, Vermilion County Ag History package, and many more. Over $1,800 was raised, with an additional $380 donated through a $100 gas card raffle.  THANK YOU to everyone for their support.


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