Peoria County residents are encouraged to stop by the Farm Bureau office in Peoria at 1716 N. University Street to pick up a FREE 2011 colored photo calendar.  The calendar features 14 farm-related pictures that were submitted by members for a recent photo contest.  Featured photos include: Front Cover by Frank Learned of Trivoli; January by Ted Gilles of Princeville; February by Gene Vaughan of Elmwood; March by Vicky Hussey of Peoria; April by Edna Nugent of Peoria; May by Mary See of Peoria; June by Peggy Pullen of Dunlap;  July by Don and Marjorie Sefried of Chillicothe; August by MaryEllen Strode of Dunlap; September by Jerie Chambers of Mapleton; October by Marji Wolfe of Mapleton; November by Bernard Malott of Elmwood; December by Carroll Carroll of Brimfield and the inside back cover photo was taken by Dennis Atteberry of Peoria.

The calendar highlights local events such as the Heart of Illinois Fair, Peoria County 4-H show, and Peoria County Farm Bureau activities.  It also features USDA Crop Reporting Dates and Farm Service Agency deadlines.

This large 8.5” X 11” wall calendar has space to write your birthdays, meeting reminders or other scheduled events on each date.

One FREE calendar is available to each person who stops by the Farm Bureau office.  Additional calendars are $3 each. 1500 calendars were printed and are available while supplies last.  For more information, contact the Peoria County Farm Bureau at (309) 686-7070.