There is a lot going on around the 71st District this time of year!
Over the weekend I started out in Galesburg where I participated in a very informative Mental Health First Aid Training hosted by Bridgeway. I then traveled to a Change of Command ceremony at the Rock Island Arsenal. Major General Wilson relinquished the Army Sustainment Command to Brigadier General Hinson. Job well done MG Wilson and welcome to BG and Mrs. Hinson.
I went home to change clothes and then headed to the Rock Island County Fair and the 4H auction. I purchased the Henry Edward’s Grand Champion Whether goat. A great auction supported by many businesses. Congratulations to all the young people who showed livestock or chickens.
I visited the Western Grain Marketing facility near Adair: an impressive operation shipping local farmer’s grain via BNSF rails to sites across Western U.S. and Mexico. Currently 89 grain trains a year go out and they are looking at increasing up to 120 per year. The most limiting factor is availability of trains in and out of Mexico.
Tammy and I visited The Taste of Galesburg. A great crowd, perfect weather and outstanding music. From there we went to the Warren County Agricultural Fair 2024 Livestock Auction. I purchased from Shane Robb. Great job to all the 4H members who showed at the fair.