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Fields Apart: Rooted Together
Illinois Farm Bureau has released the complete three-part docuseries Fields Apart: Rooted Together on YouTube. This series by IFB’s award-winning video team highlights the diversity of agriculture in our state. Whether it’s a specialty crop farmer bringing fresh produce to a neighbor or row crop operation working to feed the world, Fields Apart: Rooted Together lends faces and inspirational stories to food in Illinois. You may have already seen the first episode. Now, the full, three-part docuseries has been released to the public. Your support is crucial to our ability to extend the visibility of these stories. There are messages for everyone in this docuseries. For members, there are subjects they will identify with, but they also may something from a new perspective. For legislators, these are the faces of agriculture. When they consider ag policy, they can see who they’re affecting. For consumers, we’re highlighting the value of agriculture in Illinois. Agriculture in Illinois is diverse, but our values are all the same. View this eye-opening showcase on the beauty of Illinois agriculture at fieldsapartrootedtogether.
2021 W-H Plat Books
Warren Henderson Farm Bureau® has worked with Rockford Map Publishers on new 2021 platbooks. The plat books are available for purchase at W-HFB Monmouth and Stronghurstoffices.Plat Books are $28.00 (this includes tax) for members and $40.00 (this includes tax) fornon-members. Shipping options are available, visit whfarmbureau.org or call W-HFB forinformation.
March 12th Storm Spotter Training
The Warren County Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA) is hosting a Storm SpotterTraining on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Warren-Henderson FarmBureau Auditorium in Monmouth, 1000 N Main St.Click here to learn more.
USDA Program Summary
For moreinformation on loan/grant programs offered by the USDA, visithttps://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RD_ProgramMatrix.pdf
March 26 and 27 Spring FS Roundtables
The 2024 Spring FS Ag Roundtables were held on Tuesday, March 26th, and Wednesday, March 27th
Podcasts of the Roundtables can be found atradiomonmouth.com. Topics discussed included: Farm Net Income Discussion and Planting Expectations; Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Ethanol Opportunities; Carbon Markets and Sequestration Calculations;Global Exports and Agriculture World Outlook; Markets and Exports Impact on Livestock Producers; Legislation Impacting Farmers in 2024 Related to Taxes; Legislative Update for Illinois Farm Families and West Central Illinois Residents; and Immigration Impact on Agriculture’s Future.
Nursing Scholarship Application Available
Applications are now available for nurse practitioner scholarships through the IllinoisFarm Bureau® Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program. There will be 15scholarships, worth $4,000 each, granted this year. Click here to read more.
Legislation Introduced to Change Illinois Estate Tax
The below is from the January 31, 2024, ‘Legislation introduced to change Illinoisestate tax’ FarmWeekNow article.
New bipartisan measures aimed at ensuring the preservation of family farms in the eventof a family member’s death were announced Wednesday after years of attempting to reformthe Illinois Estate and Generation Transfer Tax Act.
Supported by Illinois Farm Bureau, Senate Bill 2921, introduced by State Sen. DaveKoehler, D-Peoria, and House Bill 4600, introduced by State Rep. Sharon Chung,D-Bloomington, are identical bills that if passed would change the state’s estate tax,specific to farms. Click here to readmore.
Pesticide Testing Dates
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the U of I Extension are teaming up to offerpesticide training and/or testing (PSEP)
To view a full list of testing and/or training dates and to register, visit http://web.extension.illinois.edu/psep/. Contact U of I Extensionat 309-734-5161 or 309-309-924-1163 with questions.
2024 Certified Livestock Manager Trainings
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and University of Illinois Extension haveannounced options for Certified Livestock Manager Training needed to meet therequirements of the state’s Livestock Management Facilities Act. A workshop will be heldat the W-HFB Auditorium in Monmouth on January 31st.
Click here to read more.
Interested in Beekeeping?
The Western Illinois Beekeepers Association cordially invites you to attend theirmonthly meetings. They are held the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at theWarren-Henderson Farm Bureau building., 1000 N. Main St., Monmouth, Illinois.Meetings are free and open to the public.
UPCOMING EVENT:
All events are free and open to the public. Contact Jan Arteaga at 309-313-3648 orarteaga618@gmail.com with questions or toregister for an event.
The Policy Push Behind SAF
The below is from the October 4, 2023 ‘The policy push behind sustainable aviationfuel’ FarmWeekNow article.
By Timothy Eggert, Agriculture Policy Editor for FarmWeek
“The reality is we’re not going to have battery power for long-distance travel. Ourmilitary (planes) can’t be powered by them, or ships,” Vilsack explains. “So there’s aneed for a low-carbon aviation and marine fuel; it happens to be a 36-billion-gallonpotential industry.”
Attention and advocacy around sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), what Vilsack frames as“the next generation” of liquid biofuels, has accelerated since 2016, with policymakersand industry stakeholders presenting it as a critical pathway to both decarbonize theaviation industry and maintain market demand for U.S.-grown grain.
Their push stems from pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tied toaviation. Non-military aviation accounts for 11% of all U.S. transportation-relatedemissions — and is backed by billions of dollars in federal investments, federal andstate tax credits and explicit production goals.
It also responds to sluggish domestic production and consumption, as a mere 33.3 milliongallons of SAF were consumed in the U.S. from 2016 and 2022, with the latter yearaccounting for 15.8 million gallons alone.
This Oct. 4 story represented the first of a three-part FarmWeek series exploringsustainable aviation fuel, titled "Farm, fuel, flight: How the aviation industry isbetting on flyover country for decarbonization." To read the full article and parts twoand three, click below.
Stay Up-to-Date on IL Ag News
Stay updated on Agriculture and Illinois Farm Bureau News by visitingfarmweeknow.com.RFD Radio Network™ is the most listened to source for Illinois farm and ruralinformation.Listen to RFD Radio Network by tuning in to RFD affiliate Prairie Communications at1330AM and95.7FM.
Also available is a FarmWeekNow Daily Update e-newsletter. Rise and Shine with thee-newsletter, delivered toyour inbox at dawn every weekday morning! Sign up by clicking here.
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W-H Ag in the Classroom Fall Events
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau and the W-H Ag Education Partnership - Ag in the ClassroomProgram,led by Ag Coordinator Anna Sharp, have stayed busy to begin the school year. Recentevents have included 4thGrade Ag Day for Kids at Fairview Center United Methodist Church, 5th Grade Farm SafetyDay at the Henderson County Fairgrounds,and several classroom visits.Click the Education tab to learn more about the W-H Ag inthe Classroom Program and to see more pictures.
Adopt a Legislator Visits
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau had two visits over the past month with theirAdopt-A-Legislator®, Representative Jenn Ladisch Douglass of the 45th District. IllinoisFarm Bureau developed its Adopt-A-Legislator® program in 2001 with the purpose ofbuilding long-term personal relationships between urban state legislators and farmersfrom across the state.
Clickhere to learn more about the visits and Rep. Ladisch Douglass.
June 3rd Tractor Drive a Success
On Saturday, June 3rd, the Maple City Antique Tractor Club hosted a Tractor Drivefundraiser for the Warren-Henderson Ag Ed Partnership’s Ag in the Classroom and W-HFBFoundation’s Scholarship Programs. The club started their 50-mile trek in Abingdon andtraveled through Knox and Fulton counties, stopping at the London Mills Community Parkalong the Spoon River for a catered lunch. To see more photos from the Tractor Drive,visit the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Facebook page. We thank all participants fortheir willingness to take part in this event and support education programs!
Summer Ag Institute Workshops Held
“Ag in a Day” teacher workshops were hosted by Bureau, Henry, Knox, Mercer, Stark, andWarren-Henderson county farm bureaus on June 7-8th. Twenty-one teachers attended the‘tour day’ on June 7th. Stops for the day included... click here to readmore.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative (MTC)
McDonough Telephone Cooperative (MTC) has been investing in our communities since 1951.From the initial cooperative members coming together in 1951 to provide phone service tothe area,all the way to today, MTC has always focused on providing reliable service to itsmembers.
Now, we’re devoted to building a reliable, all-fiber optic gigabit networksin the Midwest Illinoisso our region has the best possible broadband available.
Maps of the build and MTC’s current Fiber areas are available online at: mtcfiber.net.
Residents are encouraged to visit mtcfiber.net. to register their interest in MTC’sGig-capable fiber optic internet.MTC will email updates out to everyone registered through mtcfiber.net. and email an official service application when MTCis ready to construct fiber drops in their area. For more information,follow MTC’s Facebook page at facebook.com/followmdtc.
Click here for a fullwrite-up.
Illinois Farm Families: We are the 96%
Be sure to check out Illinois Farm Families’ recently launched “We are the 96” campaignby visiting Wearethe96.org. The campaign features more than 25 farm familiesacross the state with the goal to make Illinois residents aware that 96% of farms in thestate are family-owned and operated.
Sustaining our Future Documentary
Illinois Farm Bureau is proud to highlight the work our members are doing to improvesoil health and water quality through a documentary titled “Sustaining Our Future: AFarm Family Story,” which debuted Dec. 3 at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
Illinois farmers have a proven track record when it comes to caring for our naturalresources. Whether implementing new solutions to utilize fertilizer efficiently, installconservation practices, or engage in meaningful discussions with university researchersand industry partners, farmer efforts continue to drive innovative solutions thatimprove their farms while protecting the environment.
Illinois Farm Bureau members can help amplify the story by viewing and sharing the videofrom the IFB YouTube channel here:youtube.com/ILFarmBureauIFB.
IAA Foundation Offers Trucking Scholarships
Truck drivers are critical for transporting farm commodities, inputs, and foodthroughout our state and nation. Without truck drivers, the entire supply chainweakens. The Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship Program, funded by the IllinoisFarm Bureau, offsets the cost of required commercial truck driver training andensures more well-trained, safe drivers are available to drive agriculture forward.
The IAA Foundation, in partnership with the Illinois Soybean Association, is pleasedto offer twenty $1,000 awards to students enrolled at an Illinois Community CollegeTruck Driver Training for 2024.
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA CERTIFIED GROWER TRAINING
Illinois growers and grower farm operators who transport or apply anhydrousammonia,or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment,now are required by state regulation (8 IAC 215)to complete Certified Grower Training.
Growers and grower farm operators have until April 1, 2022 to become certified.Their certification will be good for three years from the date they complete thetraining, after which time they will need to participate in a refresher course.
Certified Grower Training will be delivered through both online and in-personinstruction at no cost to the grower or grower farm operator. Growers and growerfarm operators can choose whichever method they prefer.
Learn more information by clicking here.
Behavioral & Mental Health Resources
Not all wounds are visible and sometimes calling upon the farming community –friends, neighbors, or clergy can make a difference in managing stressful situations and crises.Below are some outside resources available for those in such a situation. More information canbefound under the LINKS tab.
Amy Rademaker (Carle Hospitals) : Resources,Symptoms,and Articles Regarding Mental Health and Cultivating Wellness
CLICK HERE
Rural Mental Health Support -
Ted Matthews
(320) 266-2390
CLICK HERE
Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
(781) 239-0071
CLICK HERE
Farmer Resource Network (Farm Aid)
1-800-327-6243
CLICK HERE
Rural Assistance Center
1-800-270-1898
CLICK HERE
WMOI/WRAM
August 14 - Mental Health Discussion
Live Broadcast
CLICK HERE
Make space for a healthy mind. Have you checked out SilverCloudyet?
SilverCloudis a free, secure, anonymous and interactive platform to help you manage the feelings and causesof depression, anxiety or stress. Offered by OSF HealthCare and available to the public,SilverCloud is an online resource available on your computer, tablet, or phone designed toprovide you with easy access to supportive behavioral therapy programs catered to your personalsituation. View the links below to learn more.
Warren-Henderson Takes on the 10 Gallon Milk Challenge
IFB News & Media
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news & events
March 5 - U of I Extension Farm Succession Program @ W-HFB Auditorium @ 10:00am
March 12 - Storm Spotter Meeting @ W-HFB Auditorium @ 6:30pm
March 18 - W-HFB Board Meeting @ 7:00pm
March 22 - Women in Agriculture Conference @ Bally's Quad Cities
May 1 - Deadline to submit IFB Rural Nurse Practioner Scholarships
U of I Extension Certified Livestock Management Training Information
IDOA Centennial Farm Sign Information
llinois Farm Bureau in Action News
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