Carroll County Farm Bureau

By Chastity Welch, Farm Bureau Manager

This past week, I got the chance to present at the 2nd Grade Conservation and Ag Day sponsored by the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District and our Ag Literacy Coalition. A few years ago we started a program called “There is a Pig in my Pizza!” However with funding and transportation issues for schools, it became apparent that if we wanted to continue or program, it would be more beneficial doing a joint program. So we ditched the pizza and incorporated ag sessions into the conservation programs. The second grade students visited 10 different stations: dairy, beef, soils, corn and soybeans, and pigs for the ag portion. For the conservation portion, the stations were: recycling, bird ID, fish and aquatics, enviroscape, and ground water. Volunteers are lined up to present each station.

The day was held out at Camp Benson which makes the perfect location. There is plenty of room for all the stations, the kids have room to run, they pack their lunches and can enjoy a picnic lunch. It is always a lot of fun to take part in the day as the kids get so excited about the non-traditional style of learning. They also find their compost /recycling dessert to be a huge hit. For me it is way too much chocolate!

This year we are again offering a free family portrait to Carroll County Farm Bureau members. Katie Lynn Photography will be taking pictures here at the office on Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25. The hours on Saturday will be 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and on Sunday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. As an expression of our appreciation for your participation and membership in your organization, we have made arrangements to provide you with … a FREE 8” x 10” full color portrait of your family.

Call our office at 815-244-3001 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to reserve your sitting. Appointments are limited to a first-come, first-serve basis, so please call today.

This program is limited to one (1) FREE portrait per sitting, one (1) sitting per family, not per membership. Children under 18 must be accompanied by adult in the free portrait. You may wish to invite GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS, and CHILDREN for a generation portrait. With it being Thanksgiving weekend, it is a perfect time to get everyone together for a family photo.

If you have not paid your dues yet, you still have a few days to get them in before the $10 late fee kicks in. Dues must be postmarked by October 1 to avoid the late fee. If you are unsure how much your dues are, just give our office a call.

If you did not order a “This is a Family Farm” sign and would like one, we have some in stock. They are $20 each. They can be picked up here at our office. We also have free signs for farmers that say “Pass With Caution” if you have an implement you would like to post this one, just stop on in to get them. Don’t forget we also have on hand for $5 new SMV symbols if you have one that is worn out.

Farm Bureau Classifieds

Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales, or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815- 244-3001 by noon Friday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

FREE: To give away older white electric lift chair, worked good when last used.  Must be picked up in Lanark.  815-864-2437

FS: 1 used Razor ground force go-kart w/charger, owner’s manual & razor flag, in good condition $100. 815-684-5493

FS: Yard Man’s Riding Lawn Mower. 42in cut $500.00. 815-273-2727

FS: Lawn Boy Push Mower 22in cut $90.00. 815-273-2727

FOR RENT: For rent 13,000 bushel grain bin, located on Livengood road between Chadwick & Milledgeville. Please call after 3 pm. 815-225-5540

FS: SHP Yard Machine rear-tine walk behind roto tiller asking $250 or would trade for a good 10” table saw. 815-718-0204

FS: Butternut, acorn and buttercup squash 25¢ & up each 815-225-7510

FS: Red beets $5 half a bushel. 815-225-7510

FS: 6 drawer tool chest, brand new. 815-541-4899

FS: 4 rolls of brand new, never used barbed wire. 815-541-4899

FS: Watercolor painting by Dr. C.G. Piper signed & framed approx 16x20 in. 815-541-6592

FS: Pump Organ and electric piano player w/several piano rolls. 815-541-6592

FS: 720 John Deere, gas, narrow front, in good condition, needs some TLC. 815-864-5622

FS: Small Haier brand fridge, approx 2 ½ feet tall, 20in across, 16in deep $80. 815-684-5419

FS: Happy Hens Healthy Eggs, chicken & duck eggs. Now taking orders for fresh broiler. 815-275-2806

For Sale: Lady Missiles letter jacket size medium. Only worn a couple of times, perfect condition. New cost is over $160.00 asking $80.00 firm. If interested please call 815-225-5622 and leave a message.

FS: 1000 gallon LP tank, suitable for diesel fuel. 815-821-5235

WANTED: Good 5 1/2”-6”x8’ treated posts, 6 ½ steel posts and cattle panel. 815-440-3536