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VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU DANVILLE, ILLINOIS IN THIS ISSUE ... Annual Meeting Highlights ................ page 4 Vermilion County Honored ................ page 6 AITC Teacher of the Year................... page 5 Speaking Out For Agriculture ......... page 11 Young Leaders at Annual Meeting ............................................................. page 12 Different Countries, Similar Challenges ..................................................... page 13 Illini Farm Toy Show /Spring Outlook Seminar ..................................... Back Cover DECEMBER 2011 - JANUARY 2012

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DECEMBER 2011 - JANUARY 2012 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS AITC Teacher of the Year...................page 5 Speaking Out For Agriculture .........page 11 Young Leaders at Annual Meeting .............................................................page 12 Different Countries, Similar Challenges .....................................................page 13 Illini Farm Toy Show /Spring Outlook Seminar .....................................Back Cover BOOSTER 1

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VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU

DANVILLE, ILLINOIS

IN THIS ISSUE ...Annual Meeting Highlights ................ page 4

Vermilion County Honored ................ page 6

AITC Teacher of the Year ................... page 5

Speaking Out For Agriculture ......... page 11

Young Leaders at Annual Meeting .............................................................page 12

Different Countries, Similar Challenges .....................................................page 13

Illini Farm Toy Show /Spring Outlook Seminar .....................................Back Cover

DECEMBER 2011 - JANUARY 2012

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FROM THE BACK PORCH

by David Sadler, PresidentVermilion County Farm Bureau

• Vermilion County Farm Bu-reau Foundation is the brain child of past President Brian An-drews from the drawing board to 501(c) (3)status to viable partner of VCFB. His leadership skills coupled with sweat equity and open pocket book have grown the foundation beyond fledgling status, taking it into operational mode. The VCFBF will con-tinue to expand its funding ca-pabilities as its supporters heed the call.• Political involvement: In-creased interaction with com-munity leaders, along with state and federal legislators is due to the passionate involvement of Legislative & Local Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Marron. Unlike yours truly, Mike lives and breathes govern-mental issues. His dedication to the political process led to his appointment to the Vermilion County Board.• Young Leader activities continue to flourish under the direction of Chair Steve Huls and a growing committee mem-bership. VCFB’s YL Committee received a Silver star for activi-ties and Steve received the Top

Chairman award for large-size counties. Alan Chesnut won the Excellence in Ag Award and Steve and wife, Dawn, were named finalists for the IFB Achievement Award. Word is several young leaders will ap-ply for next year’s Achievement Award. Win or lose, the applica-tion process is a time-consuming but valuable learning tool.• Membership recruitment: I would be derelict in my duties if I skipped this topic because membership growth is the back-bone of any county FB opera-tion. A county’s overall success is defined by the dedicated ex-penditure of time and effort by its members. This year VCFB increased its enrollment by over one hundred voting members and received special recognition for its efforts.• With triumphs come losses. Days ago, haven’t even attended the funeral, Linda & I and our animals lost a dear friend and care provider. Dr. Harold J. Hef-fernan, DVM, passed away after nearly 60 years of dedicated ser-vice to animals and their fami-lies. Doc was dedicated to his work, committed to his clients

and very passionate about the quality of care he afforded his patients.

Our panicky phone calls for help interrupted many holiday and family gatherings over the years but Doc never failed to make an appearance. He saw us through routine good times as well as occasional scary bad times, all with his usual pro-fessional attitude laced with an extraordinary amount of caring, sympathy and humor. We shared many laughs as well as a few tears as we talked of each oth-er’s family triumphs and strug-gles. Doc was a kind and gentle soul who, after each visit, would always grasp my hand with both of his, thank us for all our help and say God Bless. He will be missed.• An evening I won’t soon for-get was our annual meeting last month. Seeing and hearing the Glee Club brought back many wonderful memories for both Linda and me. Thank you for allowing us to move the meet-ing date to accommodate their schedule and thanks for your kind words afterward. I’m glad you enjoyed it.• Ceiling wax: Well, not re-ally but I bet I got your atten-tion. Two stories I did not tell that night. I noticed the Glee Club used sheet music and I commented about that to them. That’s a no-no with me. Back in the day, the only time we used music was for joint concert or Christmas appearances. Having to learn new music each fall, and quickly too, before Homecom-ing was challenging but neces-sary for the overall look of the performance as we saw it.

The clean, crisp look with-out music and sound without accompaniment was important to us. Aside from the esthet-ics, performing without music demonstrated a strong sense of commitment to the organiza-tion, dedication to our craft and preparation for the task at hand.

These attributes are inherent in the conduct of our daily lives whether we realize it or not.

The other story chronicles my trepidation, embarrassment and panic I felt the first time I cut my hair in a buzz cut. When I climbed out of the barber chair, I couldn’t get to my hat fast enough. It was something new and I was panic-stricken over the consequences.

Lessons learned? Don’t be afraid to try something new. Determine what you want to ac-complish, commit your resourc-es to that goal and see it through.

Thank you to the Board for placing their trust in me these last five years. Thanks to all of you for your kind words of encouragement and support. Thank you to our Manager and staff for their extraordinary as-sistance, support and friendship. Special thanks to my wife for her advice and patience through all those times away from home. I have worn a suit more these past five years than all my pre-vious life but it’s been worth it. Again, thank you. It’s been my pleasure.

Triumph, loss and ceiling wax ... some random thoughts.

David Sadler in his Wabash College Glee Club uniform in 1969. Check out the pictures from the Annual Meeting on Page 4 to see David still wearing this jacket.

They’re Here!

2012 Vermilion CountyPlat Books

Available in theFarm Bureau Office

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BOOSTERPublished Bi-monthly by the

VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAUKerry Wienke, Editor

1905-C U.S. Route 150Danville, Illinois 61832Phone (217) 442-8713

OFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OFFICERSPresident ...............................David SadlerVice-President ....................... Mark WillardSecretary ..................................Bruce DarrTreasurer ..............................Dennis Smith

STAFFExecutive Director .................Kerry WienkeDirector of Information ..............Tom FrickeOffice Secretary ..................Nancy DuncanAg Literacy Coordinator ......... Staci Walker

DIRECTORS

District 1Garrett Douglass Jon FourezDavid Heckerson Rick JamesMark Willard

District 2Doug Cunningham Kevin KemnaGreg Cunningham Steve LaneMark Crawford

District 3Alan Chesnut Bruce DarrBryan Darr Stewart SheetsDennis Smith

Periodical postage paid at Danville, IL Publication No. 061080

Postmaster - Send address changes to:Vermilion County Farm Bureau

1905-C U.S. Route 150Danville, IL 61832

Subscription Price, $2.00 per yearDisplay advertising - Apply for rates

Calendar of EventsDecember 23-26 ...........OFFICE CLOSED – Merry ChristmasJanuary 2 ......................OFFICE CLOSED – Happy New YearJanuary 6-8 .............................................. Illini Farm Toy ShowJanuary 8-11 ..........................................AFBF Annual MeetingJanuary 11-13 .......................IL Specialty Growers ConferenceJanuary 16 ..........................................Market Outlook SeminarJanuary 19 ....................................................Board of DirectorsJanuary 24 ...................Legislative & Local Affairs CommitteeJanuary 25-26 ............................ Midwest Ag Expo, GordyvilleJanuary 29 ............................................DACC Farm Toy ShowFebruary 3-4 ............................IFB Young Leaders ConferenceFebruary 6 .......................................Young Leaders CommitteeFebruary 15-18 .......... Nat’l Farm Machinery Show, LouisvilleFebruary 16 ..................................................Board of DirectorsFebruary 19-25 ........................................ Food Checkout WeekFebruary 23 .................................... Private Applicators TestingFebruary 25 ........................................... Young Leaders OutingFeb 29-Mar 1 ..............................IFB Gov’t Affairs Conference

For further information on any of these activities, contact the Vermilion County Farm Bureau office at (217) 442-8713

or visit us on the web at www.vcfb.info.

Finishing fall field work included plowing after the crops were harvested in days gone by. Shown in the cover photo is Ralph Cast. The photo was provided by Jerry Hobick, his son-in-law, who estimated that it was taken in the late 1940’s or early ‘50’s.

Last issue’s cover photo generated a lot of phone calls with people wanting to know who was in the picture. We didn’t know, but have since learned the girl in the middle was Patsy Neubert Chisholm (now living in Nebraska), the boy on the right was Roy Crist, and the girl far right was Nancy Miller. We don’t have any information on the other two people.

On the Cover ...

FB Members Find New Savings on Market Advice

Illinois Farm Bureau has partnered with AgriVisor, LLC, to offer Farm Bureau members MaxVisor advisory services at a discounted rate.

The Max-Visor Select Service package includes a yearly break-even analysis with an AgriVisor ana-lyst, weekly email commentary, text and recorded messages as appropriate, and the ability to

call and speak with an analyst. The package also provides the opportunity to create a broker-age account through AgriVisor.

“Today’s farmers are busi-er than ever, and this program provides real

value and peace of mind when it comes to making informed marketing decisions,” said Cory Winstead, senior MaxVi-sor field representative.

The yearly fee for the package is normally $1,900, but Farm Bureau members will save $700 when they sign up at the discounted rate of $1,200.

Farm Bureau members currently receive for free the E-Plus package, an online daily commentary and timely recom-mendations from the AgriVisor research team covering corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs and inputs. This $235/year package is free to members. Call 1-800-676-5799 for your login information. (Have your membership card ready.)

We would like to ac-knowledge Bruce Darr’s support of the Barn Door Open – his name was in-advertently omitted from

the sponsor list in the last issue. We appre-ciate the support of

all our sponsors, and we apologize for the error.

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FROM THE MANAGER’s DESK

by Kerry Wienke, Executive DirectorVermilion County Farm Bureau

Vermilion County tops state in farming member gains! The first place finish at 104.91% growth was coupled with a third place finish at 102.62% growth in total membership. Vermilion was also one of only nine county Farm Bureaus in Illinois to earn Triple Hon-or County status for recruiting and retention efforts. Membership stands at 5,945 families – consisting of 1,368 farming “M” and 4,577 associate “A” members. This is an all-time high for the organization.

Why is membership growth so important? The obvious reason is because member dues pay for operating expenses. But more im-portantly, it’s a reflection of the programs and services we offer.

Farm Bureau activities fall into five general categories: Educa-tion & Leadership Development – providing tools to improve farm-ing practices and training to be industry spokespeople; Literacy – sharing agriculture through school programs, local media and social networks; Member Representation – working at the local, state and national levels on legislative and regulatory issues affecting mem-bers; Community Involvement – sponsoring activities and support-ing initiatives to help improve the quality of life in our local commu-nities; and Discount Services – offering member savings on products and services for home, farm, health and travel.

This year members participated in a wide variety of activities including Leaders to Washington, Grass Roots Issue Teams, Interna-tional Market Study Tour, Farm Profitability task force and alternate delegate to AFBF. Committees were active connecting with policy makers, hosting seminars and workshops, and getting involved with community projects. We also had Young Leaders recognized with IFB Ag Excellence, Achievement and Top County Chairman awards.

Free trade agreements were passed and the Department of Transportation overturned adverse trucking regulations as a result of member contacts. Farm Bureau was engaged in telling the farmers’ story through Ag in the Classroom, along with Consumer Ag Con-nection and On the Farm daily radio programs. The organization also took an active role in promoting farmers’ market activities and supporting local specialty growers.

SPECIAL THANKS go to the many volunteers and staff who make these programs possible. We appreciate the time and dedica-tion of everyone involved. I also want to recognize the VCFB Foun-dation trustees for their work. The annual golf outing fundraiser was the most successful to date. And a new grain donation program was initiated this fall. These and other Foundation activities help raise much-needed funds for agriculture literacy programs.

As you may guess, there is never a shortage of issues for Farm Bureau to tackle. EPA’s current push to regulate dust on the farm is just one example. The limiting factor to what the organization can do is manpower. Get involved – participate in programs, provide input on activities and talk to friends about Farm Bureau. Individual com-mitment to the group effort has been a key to Farm Bureau’s success over the past 93 years. I look forward to another active year and be-ing over 6,000 members strong in 2012!

Annual Report

Vermilion County Farm Bureau93rd Annual Meeting Highlights

President David Sadler visits with two members of the Wabash College Glee Club during dinner. The glee club sat at tables with Farm Bureau members during dinner before giving an outstanding performance to conclude the evening.

President Sadler recognizes retiring director Jared Dice (right) with a Past Directors Pin. Dice has been on the board since February 2008.

Taking Dice’s place on the board is Mark Crawford (left). He previously served on the board from 1999 – 2007. Other directors re-elected include Rick James, Mark Willard, Alan Chesnut and Dennis Smith.

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Carol Finley was born and raised on a farm. Her father grew corn, soybeans, and wheat and also raised beef cattle and hogs.

Drawing on her personal experience, she knows it’s impor-tant for her first grade students at Bismarck-Henning Elementary school to know what happens on the farms in Vermilion County.

Finley was named the 2011 Vermilion County Ag in the Class-room Teacher of the Year. The award was presented at the Vermil-ion County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

She’s been teaching first grade at Bismarck-Henning for 10 years. She loves to teach them about what they see growing all around them – corn and soybeans.

One of the highlights of the entire year is when she hatches chicks in her room. The children are extremely excited to watch the chicks in the incubator, see them hatch and then get to hold them. The incubator, supplies and eggs are provided through the Ag in the Classroom program.

“I’m grateful to Ag in the Classroom for providing many op-portunities to learn about agriculture in Vermilion County,” Finley said.

Finley also participated in Vermilion County Farm Bureau’s Summer Ag Institute, a week-long teachers’ training program that intro-duces them to agriculture in our county, and the many lessons and materials available for use in their classroom.

Carol and her husband Kyle have been married for 30 years. Kyle farmed with her father, and now the couple run the family farm. They have two sons, Chad and Klayton.

Bismarck Educator Named AITC Teacher of the Year

Carol Finley (left) was named the Vermilion County Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. Shown with her is Staci Walker, Vermilion Farm Bureau Ag Literacy Coordinator.

Foundation Raises over $2,200at Annual Meeting

Another successful Vermilion County Farm Bureau Foundation Silent Auction was held during the Vermilion County Farm Bureau’s 93rd Annual Meeting.

Members placed bids on 29 items, like a Fighting Il-lini basketball jersey autographed by Bruce Weber, Farm Bureau history basket, red wagon, or many others. More than $1,800 was received through the Silent Auction. An additional $380 was donated in a gas card raffle.

Mary Ellen Fricke and Tara Wienke sell raffle tickets to Foundation trustee Rick Rotramel during the Vermilion County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Thanks to Illini FS for donating a $100 gas card for the raffle.

Foundation Chairman Brian Andrews looks on as Linda Sadler bids during the Silent Auction at the Vermilion County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

Aqua IllinoisBeef HouseBill Black Birkey’sBob Gernand Danville DansDave Harby Ed Kavanaugh Brian & Norma AndrewsBrian NevilleAlan PuzeyCox MemorialsLinda Davison

We would like to thank our Silent Auction donors and buyers!

D & C Blasting & CoatingBob & Nancy BoesdorferDave Heckerson David Brown Dawn Huls Delores Green Dianne Grimes Robert Finley Gary Weinard Gerald DrennanIllini FSJames Wienke Kammie Richter

Kerry & Tara WienkeKris Suchaczewski Larry Dallas Linda Sadler Loretta Reifsteck Mike Turner Nora Fourez Rick Rotramel Staci WalkerTom & Mary Ellen FrickeU of I Athletic DepartmentUnited Community BankWDAN - D102

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Buy! Sell! Trade! We’ve all made bad marketing decisions… or been left with regrets on a selling choice. Now you’ll have a chance to practice, at no expense to you.

The 2012 ILFB Commodity Challenge lets you trade commodities on the cash, f u t u r e s , and options markets… w i t h o u t losing a dime! What you do gain is knowledge… to better understand the mechanics of pricing crops in today’s fast-paced agricultural world.

You can trade corn and soybeans on the cash, futures and options markets. Storage costs accrue at four cents per bushel, per month. Cash prices are based on the same grain elevator’s daily bids. You make decisions like how to manage price risk, and determine the best way to sell.

Should you sell to a local cash market? Or will you use futures contracts to establish a price for delivery later in the year. Will you use options contracts to establish a minimum price? The choice is yours.

Prizes are awarded to the top three winners in three divisions. Divisions include Overall, Young Leader, and Women. First prize in each division is an iPad. Second place nets a $250 Visa Card, and third place earns a $100 Visa Card.

The contest runs from J a n u a r y 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012.

Registration is open through July 1, 2012. Winners will be determined by calculating the highest cumulative value of cash grain sales, hedging gain/loss, and option trade gains/losses for all commodities at the completion of the game November 30, 2012. Winners will be announced at IFB’s 2012 Annual Meeting.

Employees of Illinois Farm Bureau, county Farm Bureaus, or any IFB affiliated company are not eligible for prizes but may still participate in the challenge.

To sign up and find out more about this fun, learning challenge at www.ilfb.org/challenge.

Get Ready to Play theCommodity Challenge

Young Leaders Sponsoring Commodity Challenge for FFA

While Farm Bureau members will testing their com-modity trading skills, Vermilion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders is sponsoring their own Commodities Challenge for the FFA chapters in Vermilion County.

The FFA contest will run from January 1 – April 30, and will allow participants to hone their marketing skills trading corn and soybeans during the contest. Prizes will be award to the top three individual FFA members, as well as the top three chapters, based on the average of their members’ accounts.

Commodity Challenge sponsors to date include Country Financial, JBS United, C & R Ag Supply, and United Prairie.

Vermilion County Honored atState Annual Meeting

Vermilion County Farm Bureau was recognized for its ac-complishments this past year on stage at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

Above, President David Sadler (center) and Executive Director Kerry Wienke (right) receive congratulations from IFB President Phillip Nelson for Vermilion County achieving the #1 Voting Quota ranking for percent of membership gain in the state. The accomplishment is especially difficult for a large-size county to achieve. The county also ranked third in Total Membership growth.

Volunteers who signed five or more new members were also recognized during the District 12 meeting. The bottom photo shows the Director 5 members from Vermilion County (l to r): Mark Willard, Dennis Smith, President Sadler repre-senting Rick James and Garrett Douglass, Steve Huls, and Wienke. Huls signed 16 new M members – 2nd most in the state and the highest for a Young Leader.

In addition to the gold star for membership quota, Vermil-ion County received a silver star for the Young Leaders Com-mittee, and a bronze star in Communications and Promotion.

Congratulations to everyone who worked hard on mem-bership and programs this past year.

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Farm BureauDiscount Program

PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN DISCOUNT:Simply show your paid up Vermilion County Farm Bureau Membership card at each visit at the time payment is required. Vermilion County Farm Bureau does not intend this as an endorsement of any of the professionals, busi-nesses or products on which discounts have been obtained for our members and the Vermilion County Farm Bureau does not assume any liability for services rendered under this service.VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU WILL CONSIDER REQUESTS FROM OTHER PROFESSIONALS

AND BUSINESSES WHO MIGHT WISH TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS TO OUR MEMBERS.FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL 442-8713.

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Danville Omni KolorAutomotive Paint & Supplies

210 W. Williams St.Danville, IL 61832

(217) 446-1230Roger Seibert - Owner

5% DISCOUNTCASH SALES

ONLY

10% DISCOUNTAeration Fan

Motor RepairsNot Valid

(Sept.-Oct.-Nov.)

222 E. Main St. Hoopeston Phone 1-217-283-7125

10% DISCOUNTexcluding sale items, any other discounts or coupons. Does not

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COUNTRY STOREHealth Foods

Vitamins, Minerals & BooksOrganically Grown Foods & Herbal Teas

10% DISCOUNTNON-SALE ITEMS

Pampered Paws Pet StylingDenmark Road, Danville

431-836810% off Grooming

CHUCK CANNADY PHOTOGRAPHY“Your Vision Brought to Life”Weddings ♦ Portraiture

10% off Finished Print OrdersCall H 217.443.0297 W 217.442.1872

17938 N 680 East Rd. Fithian, IL • (217) 354-4030

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For Farm Bureau members onlyKevin Green PADI Instructor #218830WLessons to fit your schedule are our specialty

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511 N. Gilbert St. - Danville • 446-160120% off all in-shop auto glass replacements + free

wiper blades and Aquapel windshield treatment

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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6Sat. 10-4446-7279

Checking & SavingsLoans & Mortgages

Health Savings Accountswww.iaacu.org 800-676-2541

Available to Vermilion County Farm Bureau members

10% off Everything (food & beverages)Full-Service Restaurant

& Banquet Facility

3540 N. Vermilion St., Danville11a-9p Mo-Th; 11a-10p Fr; 7a-10p Sa; 7a-9p Sun

WHITES WELDING26244 N 1450 East Rd. • Danville, IL 61834

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Sunday 1pm to 10pm

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10 - 20% Hotel DiscountsDays Inn ♦ Ramada ♦ Howard Johnson ♦ Travelodge ♦ Knights Inn

Wingate ♦ Clarion ♦ Comfort ♦ Sleep ♦ Econo LodgeStop by the Farm Bureau for your discount cards

and for more details.

Shear Beauty Salon3206 Park Haven Blvd. Danville

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Lighting • Motors • Electrical • VentilationOrderbycalling(217)875-7511

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5% Discount/10% on Cash Sales

Master Hydraulics, Inc.Hydraulic Hose & Supplies

2427 Batestown Rd.Danville, IL 61832

710 N. Vermilion Street • Danville, IL 61832Phone 1-217-443-0682

20% discount on hearing aids --- FREE HEARING TESTS

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General Auto RepairsLabor

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Goodwin Welding & Fabrication401 S. State St., Ridge Farm

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Sully Schultz Nursery, Inc.Since 1950

317 East 14th Street, Tilton

15% off Plants (not sale items)Cash-n-Carry Only Since 1950

DISCOUNTS FOR VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS

628 E. WilliamsDanville, IL 61832Phone 446-8814

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You can also find a listing of our Farm Bureau Discounts

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KESLER,GARMAN,BROUGHER&TOWNSLEY,P.C.LAW OFFICES

220 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL – 446-0880James L. Brougher Scott E. Perkins

5% Discount on Hourly Rates

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Save up to 65% on Prescriptions

Local Pharmacies include:Sander’s • CVS • Polyclinic • Walgreens • Wal-Mart

K-Mart • Pamida • Bratland’sContact Farm Bureau for a free discount card

MIDAS MUFFLER211 N. Gilbert

Danville, ILPhone 442-2585

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BILL SMITHAUTO PARTS

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Farm Bureau Members 10% Discount on all Cash Sales.

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DILLMAN EYE CARE, S.C.600 N. LOGAN AVE., DANVILLE, IL 61832

PHONE 443-224415%DISCOUNT(contacts not included)

ON ALL EYEWARE IN OUR OPTICAL DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING FRAMES, PRESCRIPTION AND REGULAR LENSES, LAB FEE AND ALL ACCESSORIES.

(Must present Farm Bureau Membership Card)

MUFFLER& BRAKE

SHOPMUFFLERS • PIPES • CUSTOM BENDING

SHOCKS • STRUTS • COIL SPRINGS • BRAKES

614 S. Gilbert, Danville, IL, Ph. 443-0673

(Coupon valid only at time of puchase.) (Not good in conjunction with any other coupon or discount.)

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10% DISCOUNT TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS

Danville Rubber Industrial Pipe Supply

Digital City Dee-J’s10% Discount off of D.J. Services

Weddings, Graduations, Anniversaries, Birthday PartiesPlease call or email for more information

217-304-1852 or 217-446-3675 E-mail [email protected]

SHERWIN WILLIAMS428 N. Vermillion Street • Danville, IL

25% Discount on regularly-priced Paint, Wallpaper and Supplies

Illini Skateland and Miniature Golf

Bowles Construction Co.Boyer Backhoe & Dozer Service

Shop – 314 Gilbert St, RossvilleOwners – Dale Tweedy and John A. Boyer

Phone – (217) 304-6383 or (217) 304-6930Land Improvement Soil & Water Conservation

5% Discount

Chuck Perkinsowner

Doug’s Aerial Service5% discount for bucket truck useGutter Cleaning • Painting • Joist Setting

Sign Placement

Call 217-497-4337

WELDING & FABRICATIONJob ShopRossville

(217) 497-4820 or 497-3748“We Weld Everything Except The Crack Of Dawn”

10% DISCOUNT TO MEMBERS

LP$1500 Off

ANY PURCHASE $125 TO $200

$1000 OffANY PURCHASE $80

TO $125

$500 OffANY PURCHASE UP

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$2000 OffANY PURCHASE OVER

$200

HENDRICKS CONTRACTING, INC.Proudly Serving Central Illinois since 1929Earthmoving and Drainage217-304-1545 (c) 217-379-9645 (h)5% Discount on Tile Hook-ups

Mini Golf — Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

8 North Brewer Rd. - Danville • 442-3340Must show membership card for discount

Save up to 20% on car rentals.Contact the Farm Bureau office for access code numbers and more information.

EWE POO COMPOST10%offentirepurchase!Availablein20#bagstobulktruckloads

[email protected]

Save on summer vacations!Get discounted theme park

tickets at the Farm Bureau office

Six Flags — Kings Island — Cedar PointHoliday World — Indiana Beach

Available May-August

Quality PaintingInterior - Exterior • Spray, Brush or Roller

Whole House or Partial Trims • Decks/GaragesPower Washing Services

15 Years Experience

Contact Bill(217) 446-8770

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Reach over 5,700 Farm Bureau MembersList your Discount Here

TODD’S AUTO BODYTodd Cox, Owner Jim Whittington, Estimator

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8-5 (Open Lunch Hours)4 Southgate Dr., Tilton • 431-7209 • Fax 431-7229

10% DiscountTodd’s

10% Discount on Lands’ EndClothing & Logo Embroidery Fees

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One of Vermilion County Farm Bureau’s core programs is speaking out for agriculture. Your organization has had the opportunity to do that in the past few months.

Top Right Photo: State Representative Chad Hays (left) was invited by Morris Chesnut to visit his farm for a combine ride and a chance to learn more about the work farmers do in the county. During the first part of November, Hays rode a few rounds with Alan Chesnut while picking corn. He then visited with Morris (right) about the conservation and drainage work they had done on their farm.

Bottom Right Photo: Legislative and Local Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Marron (standing) introduces State Senator Mike Frerichs to the committee during a meeting in early December where the group discussed state and ag issues with the senator. Frerichs talked about some current legislation, and took questions about a variety of issues.

Speaking Out for Agriculture ...

Above: In October we joined with other agribusinesses to work with Vermilion Advantage’s Leadership Tomorrow program. One day of the program annually is devoted to agriculture and conservation efforts in the county. Staci Walker (left) and Marsha Mohr visit with one of the participants following their presentations at the Ludwig Dairy Farm.

Scholarship ApplicationsNow Available

Over $100,000 in scholar-ship will be awarded through the IAA Foundation for the 2012-13 school year. These scholarships are available to any college stu-dent, not just freshmen.

Scholarship applications are now available online at www. iaafoundation.org. In ad-dition, each applicant needs to complete an activities template also at the website.

Additionally, the Vermilion County Farm Bureau Founda-tion will again be administering the Andrews-Brumett Scholar-ship. This $500 scholarship is available to a Vermilion County high school senior that will be attending Danville Area Com-munity College next fall.

Application forms will be available at the Farm Bureau office, and also online at www.vcfb.info.

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Farmer leaders in Illinois have identified government regulations as the biggest threat to farm profitability in the state in the next decade. In all, 399 farmers completed a survey gauging their outlook on the agriculture industry dur-ing Illinois Farm Bureau’s an-nual meeting Dec. 3-6 in Chi-cago.

“As farmers and farm-ing trends continue to change, it’s extremely important that we know where our members stand on important issues and their future plans,” said Phil-ip Nelson, president, Illinois Farm Bureau. “We’re a mem-ber-driven organization. In or-der to best serve our members and their needs, we need to know what they’re concerned about when it comes to their operations, the organization and the future of agriculture.”

In answer to the open-end-ed question about profitability in the next ten years, slightly more than four in ten respon-dents said regulations are the

biggest threat. Other concerns, listed in descending order, were input costs, big govern-ment/politics, lower commodi-ty prices, land prices/cash rents and commodity price swings.

When asked about their biggest concern regarding farm profitability in 2012, 38 percent said higher input costs, 27 percent said lower com-modity prices, 14 percent said high land costs/high cash rent prices, 12 percent said the cost of additional regulations and 9 percent said weather.

Sixty-eight percent of farmers said they plan to plant the same number of corn acres next year, while 21 percent said they plan on planting more corn and 11 percent will likely plant less corn.

Of the 399 survey respon-dents, 45 percent (178) identi-fied themselves as livestock producers. Among the live-stock producers, 65 percent said they do not plan to expand their herd size in the next five years. Retirement and farm-ers’ advancing ages were the most frequently cited reasons. Other frequently-cited reasons included land and/or facilities that are at capacity with no room to expand.

Sixty-four percent of re-spondents said they plan to ex-pand their corn acreage in the next five years. Among the 36 percent who said they do not have expansion plans, retire-ment/advancing age and the unavailability of land were the most often-reported reasons.

Farmers also were asked what type of technology will be most important to their farming operation in the next

five years. The most common answers were plant genetics, precision farming, variable rate technology, GPS and auto-steer.

Finally, respondents were asked what they considered to be the most challenging is-sue facing the county and state Farm Bureaus. Overwhelm-ingly, respondents answered they were concerned with membership issues, including decreased membership, aging membership and the lack of member involvement. Other responses, in declining order of frequency, included govern-ment regulations and the pub-

lic perception of agriculture.

“Many of the concerns we saw in the survey results aren’t surprising,” Nelson said. “But, it still gives us a good idea of where we need to focus our ef-forts in the coming years. It’s obvious that our members love what they do, but are worried that regulations and public perception - even decreased membership - may make it harder for future generations to carry on the same, important farming traditions. And, as a member-driven organization, we’re going to make sure that we’re working to address these concerns.”

Farmers Identify Regulations asBiggest Threat to Long-Term Profitability

The demographicbreakdown of respondents

is as follows:

Age range Percent 18-24 2% 25-34 12% 35-44 11% 45-54 24% 55-64 33% 65-74 15% 75+ 3%

Farm size (acres) Percent 1-500 24% 501-1000 29% 1001-2500 37% 2500+ 10%

Young Leaders Active at IAA Annual Meeting

Vermilion County Young Leaders were very involved at the IAA Annual Meeting. Above, Alan Chesnut (center) is shown on stage receiving the Excellence in Ag Award from IL Farm Bureau President Phillip Nelson (r), and Young Leader Chairman Sean Arians. The Young Leaders Com-mittee also received a Silver Star for their programs this past year. Bottom Photos: Doug Kirk and Mike Marron participated in the state Discussion Meet. Young Leaders activities continue next month with the Illini Farm Toy Show, January 6-8 at the Holiday Inn in Urbana.

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Different Countries Similar Challenges

After participating in a re-cent agriculture fellowship in Germany, it is clear that both U.S. and German farmers share more similarities than may ini-tially meet the eye.

German farmers have a deep love for what they do, par-alleled with their commitment to their animals, the future of their industry and the good of their country, which is not so different from U.S. farmers. But, as people are pretty much the same everywhere, so, too, are consumers, activists and the media. Because of this, German and U.S. farmers are also fac-ing very similar challenges with how they farm in a world that is becoming more and more re-moved from agriculture.

While two-thirds of Ger-mans live in rural areas and every eighth job in Germany is dependent on agriculture, farm-ing is not the thriving industry it once was. Like many other countries, urban encroachment, stringent regulations and food politics are forcing farms out of production in Germany.

Seventy percent of the Ger-man population resides outside of the cities, yet a sentimental majority of people want to see a “romantic” countryside. A farm with more than 10 cows is considered too many. And while German farms are relatively small by U.S. standards, this growing feel-good sentiment is hindering German farms from expanding and diversifying.

Consumer opinion is dis-played most prevalently on German grocery store shelves. Because of a growing push for sustainability from activist groups, more and more grocery chains are requiring sustainable certification on food products. According to German food pol-

By Tracy Grondine, American Farm Bureau Federation

icy experts, it’s difficult to get a grocer to sell a product if it’s not deemed sustainable. Yet, be-cause grocers will not pay addi-tional for sustainable products, the cost stays within the food chain.

As in America, animal wel-fare has become a hot-button political issue in Germany. Be-cause of the 2009 European Union ban on hen cages, many German farmers have moved their hens to other countries with less rigid regulations, only to sell them back into the Ger-man system. As the saying goes, “Aus den augen, aus dem sinn,” or out of sight, out of mind.

Unfortunately, for Ger-man agriculture organizations, there’s not enough money in their budgets to meet these ac-tivists head on. So, farming groups are instead using their resources to train farmers to be spokespeople. They are having conversations with consumers and becoming more transparent on their farms. German farm-

ers are getting personal. They are andere seiten aufziehen – changing tune and getting tough. Sound familiar?

By defining our similari-ties instead of focusing on our

differences, German and U.S. farmers will likely find they are very close to one another in their ideals and challenges, sharing more commonality than an ocean can divide.

Cultivatingthe full potential of farm operations

Schaefer Hired to Lead KIC 2025The Illinois Council on Best Management Practices

(C-BMP) has hired Dan Schaefer as its Director of Nutri-ent Stewardship. Schaefer, of Tolono, Ill., will manage the “Keep it for the Crop (KIC) by 2025” nutrient stewardship program and work directly with ag retailers and growers to educate, implement and record progress toward the implementation of the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship: Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has identified six priority watersheds for nutrient reduc-tions, two of which cover parts of Vermilion County: Lake Vermilion and Salt Fork Ver-milion River (Wabash Basin) watersheds. KIC will focus its initial work in these watershed areas.

Schaefer previously worked as the Agronomist for Illini FS, where he had a 30-year career working directly with growers on agronomic recommendations and assisting the University of Illinois with on-farm research to improve nutrient efficiency.

Schaefer has a Master of Science degree in Agronomy from the U of I. He is a Certified Professional Agronomist and a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). Illinois Farm Bureau named him CCA of the Year in 2010.

For more information on the 4Rs and KIC by 2025, go to www.KIC2025.org.

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ADM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.PAUL P. COOLLEY

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Focusing on Agriculturefor Individuals and Businesses

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Robert DoddMary Christine Ludwig

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Vermilion County Farm Bureau Booster

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Brian Neville AFM

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