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December 2016 Field Notes


IAA Annual Meeting 

        Last week the delegates for the Grundy County Farm Bureau made their way to Chicago for the IAA Annual Meeting. Grundy County Farm Bureau was recognized for their hard work in 9 different program areas as well as our achievement of attaining quota. President Steve Kodat represented Grundy County on stage to be regonized for our achievements. 
         Tyson Dollinger and Jordan Jorstad represented District 5 in the Young Leader Discussion Meet. Kaylee Shell, the District 5 Young Leader Representative, was made the chair of Education and Recruitment
 Subcommittee. 
         Monday our delegates joined together to vote on the proposed policies
 and bylaw amendments for the coming year. Check out all the policy development at the IAA Annual Meeting here . 
         Thank you to all our volunteers who have put in such hard work throughout the year! Without you the programs and events we host would not be possible. We look forward to an even more successful 2017.

Grundy County Annual Meeting 
January 12th, 2017



The Grundy County Farm Bureau will host their Annual Meeting on 
January 12th, 2017 at the Dwight Country Mansion. 
Reservations are due back to the office by January 2nd. 



Winter Container Program 

Thank you to all who joined us for our winter container program. A great time was had by all. Thank you to Kim Wysocki and Nancy Kuhajda for being on hand to provide detailed instruction and winter garden advice. Dates have already been set for a 2017 series of similar programs for the spring, fall, and winter. To receive notification for these events follow us on   Facebook or email grundycfb@sbcglobal.net.  
Scholarships 

The application window is now open for the IAA Foundation Scholarships. Each year the IAA Foundation awards 71  scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500. Applications are due February 1st. Illinois Farm Bureau members and their children are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information. 


Local scholarships from the Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation will be available staring February 1st. 
Registration is now open for the 2017  Young Leader Conference. If you would like more information on attending please contact Victoria at grundycfb@sbcglobal.net. 
2017 Draw Down 

The date is set for the 8th Annual Grundy County Friends and Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation Draw Down! Join us March 25th for food, fun, and to support great programs in Grundy County. 

The Gardner American Legion will once again serve as the location of our annual draw down. Festivities will begin at 5 pm with dinner and soon after the drawing will begin. 

If you have any questions, auction items you would like to donate, or to reserve a ticket contact the Grundy County Farm Bureau at 815.942.6400 or stop in. 


Ag in the Classroom
       
So far this year over 1000 Grundy County 4th and 5th graders have already received lessons  on Corn, Soybeans, Pumpkins, Soils, Energy, Beef, and Pork. We have also helped host the fall Natural Resources Tour and began work with our newly formed Ag Advisory Council to help shape the future of the Grundy County Ag in the Classroom program.  
      Teachers were also able to join us over the summer for our annual Summer Ag Institute hosted by Grundy, Will, and Kendall Counties. Teachers spent 5 days learning the ins and outs of agriculture through hands on tours of local farms, businesses, and educational centers. This coming summer we will be hosting a Summer Ag Institute 2 July 11th-14th. This second level in our course will be open to those who have completed level one and also those who are new to the program. Level 2 will focus on food and how our food gets from the farm to the consumer. If you are a teacher and would like to be part of this great opportunity to earn graduate leavel or continuing eduation credits contact Yvonne or Victoria at             815.942.6400 or grundyaitc@sbcglobal.net. 
       
Check out all our available resources, including smart-board ready Ag Mags, here. 

Membership Discount Spotlight! 

Morris Culver's

Did you know you can receive 15% off your order at Morris Culver's? Just show your membership card to receive your discount. 

Check out all our local discounts here. 

Know of a local bussiness that would like to join our list of local discounts? Call or Email the Grundy County Farm Bureau at 815.942.6400 or grundycfb@sbcglobal.net.  
Grundy County Farm Bureau 
815.942.6400

Officers: Directors:
President-Steve Kodat Brent Baker
V. President- Bob Johnson Cash Biros 
Secretary- Tammy Halterman  Pat Carey
Treasurer- Sara Mitchell  John D'Arcy

Frank Halpin
Staff:  Scott Halpin
Manager- Victoria Wax Howard Huntley 
Administrative Assistant- Kathy Wise   Nick Schaefer
Ag Literacy Coordinator- Yvonne Foss