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Madison County
Farm Bureau

 
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Madison County Farm Bureau Provides a voice for farmers to policy makers in Madison County, Springfield and Washington, D.C. We were organized in 1918 and are affiliated with the Illinois Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau Federation.

National Ag Week , March 14 – 20, 2010 Agriculture Talking Points
World Population Growth is Creating Needs for Food and Fiber
World population is at 6.2 billion today, and is expected to reach 7.5 billion by the year 2020.

There will be millions of new mouths to feed, many of whom rely on United States food production to meet this need. more…

Edwardsville, IL -As the economic squeeze continues, many Americans remain concerned that the cost of a healthy diet is out of reach. However, according to an Agriculture Department study, the cost of eating healthy hasn’t changed as much as some less-healthy alternatives. ….more

Spring Sales for Conservation Purposes of Trees and Pond Fish

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Market Info
(courtesy of IFB)

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The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is taking orders for trees. The trees offered this year are White Pine, Norway Spruce, Sycamore, Black Oak and Sugar Maple. The varieties are available…..more

Reflective 911 Signs Available
Since minutes can make a world of difference in an emergency, two local fire departments are hoping residents take advantage of a program to help firefighters find those in need of aid.

The Highland-Pierron and St. Jacob Fire Departments are now offering reflective signs to help guide first responders to rural residents at night or during poor weather conditions. The highly reflective signs are 6 inches wide by 18 inches long with your 911 address numerics in white lettering and are usually mounted vertically on your mailbox or other post at the end of your driveway. Cost for the signs is between $10 and $15 a piece.

These signs will help all first responders whether they are fire, law enforcement or medical. If the emergency personnel can't find you in a timely manner precious minutes pass that can literally mean the difference between life and death.
For more information or to request a sign call the Highland-Pierron Fire Dept at 654-3268 and leave a message. For the St. Jacob Fire Dept. call 644-5637.

900 Hillsboro Street P.O. Box 10  Edwardsville IL 62025   Phone: 618-656-5191   Fax: 618-692-9103
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