May Field Notes 5/17/19

Upcoming Events June 18th: Farm Safety Camp (Kendall AITC) 19th: Young Leaders Meeting 20th: Education Meeting (See Below) August 5th: River Closures Meeting 16th: Young Leaders Golf Outing Membership Benefits Check out all our benefits here . Helpful Links Back to Out Grassroots Podcast Transportation Resources   Farm Week Now News Articles and Radio on the go!   Illinois Farm Bureau E-Publications FB ACT Text the word "FARM" to 52886 to Sign Up Know of someone looking for a summer internship? We are offering a 16 hour a week internship to area college student. Send a resume and cover letter to us by May 31st to apply. Email all materials and questions to Victoria at: manager@kendallgrundyfb.com

News and Info

We are gearing up for the Tri-County Summer Ag Institute with Will County Farm Bureau, LaSalle County Farm Bureau, and JJC! This will be 6 action packed days full of learning about a variety of agriculture, and you can even receive 3 graduate credits from University of St. Francis towards your graduate degree. Register today! More information:  https://bit.ly/2USgNFQ

Kendall County Scholarship Apps Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships are due this July. Click the block above for more information and how to apply!

Ag in the Classroom

Congratulations to our Ag Jeopardy winners Walnut Trails Elementary ! We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our volunteers, teachers, and parents for making this night of fun competition fun for all the students!

Help us shape the future of Ag in the Classroom and Consumer Education! Join us June 20th at noon at the Farm Bureau office. The Ag in the Classroom portion of the meeting will focus on our efforts in Grundy County but we invite members from both counties to join us as we discuss new exciting ways we can reach our students and communities. Please let Victoria know if you plan to attend. This meeting is part of our effort to engage volunteers who will focus on our key priorities as a Farm Bureau. This includes education, local affairs, programs, and membership. If any of these areas interest you please contact us so that you can be made aware of when these committees meet.

Dollinger Family Farm is seeking individuals to assist with Kindergarten and Preschool field trips for students this September and October. For more information email dollingerfamilyfarm@gmail.com.

May is National Mental Health Awareness month. Farmers, if you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, don't wait, call now, help is just a call away:  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' .

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