McLean County’s farmers had many resources available that enabled them to improve their farming methods, reduce costs and labor, and increase profits.

Farmers looked to each other. They formed social groups, organized clubs, and created associations that provided opportunities to discuss new innovations, share ideas, challenge each other, create markets, and work together to find creative solutions to problems in order to make farming more profitable.

Many farmers were successful because of the support and assistance they received from their dedicated wives.

Clara Brian's work as McLean County’s Home Bureau advisor (1918 to 1945) dramatically improved the lives of farmers and their families.

One organization, the McLean County Farm Bureau, did more for McLean County farmers than any other.