{"id":2970,"date":"2022-04-15T22:08:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T22:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheasant1.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2024-06-27T22:10:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T22:10:21","slug":"celebrating-bill-macfarlane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pheasant.com\/about-us\/blog\/celebrating-bill-macfarlane","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Bill MacFarlane!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Ag Business Council of Rock County selects two people each year to be inducted into the distinguished Rock County Agricultural Hall of Fame. On April 8, 2022,\u00a0Bill MacFarlane\u00a0<\/a>was honored with this award. Many friends, family, and employees were present at the celebration. The presenter of Bill\u2019s award was Jim Raymond, a retired banker and a long-time friend of Bill. He described our boss eloquently. Let me share just a portion of his praise.<\/p>\n

Jim began his speech by describing what he called the \u201cbackstory\u201d of MacFarlane pheasants. He told us about Bill\u2019s\u00a0Uncle Ken<\/a>, who started the business in 1929 and how his dad,\u00a0Don MacFarlane<\/a>\u00a0took over the business following Ken MacFarlane\u2019s tragic death in an ice storm. He told us about the years during Bill\u2019s childhood that he helped his dad on the farm. When Bill went off to college in the 70\u2019s, he had no intention of returning to pheasant farming. But, after Bill graduated, he received word that his dad needed help on the farm. Bill immediately moved home and began working on the farm full time in 1979 and has never looked back! He continued the rich history of growing the MacFarlane Pheasant business and supporting the community.<\/p>\n

In 1987 Bill worked with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and joined the group on a trip to China. This trip eventually led to an arrangement with Chinese farmers to import pure Manchurian eggs from China in 1989. The hatched chicks were \u201cwild and crazy\u201d and became an\u00a0incredible success story<\/a>. One of the most significant rewards of a successful business is that it provides the ability to give back to the community. Like his father before him, Bill believes in giving back to the community where he grew up.<\/p>\n

Bill volunteered at Jackson Elementary School for many years and has partnered with Rock County to give troubled youth an alternative program that offers them a hands-on experience outside of the classroom.<\/p>\n

\"\"MacFarlane Pheasants\u2019 owner, Bill MacFarlane, has also supported the community through many local organizations:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    United Way<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Kandu Industries<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Friends of Rock County 4-H Fair<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Vets Roll<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Rock County Cancer Coalition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    Big Al Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. \n

    Glacier\u2019s Edge Boy Scout Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  8. \n

    Boys and Girls Club<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  9. \n

    ECHO Janesville<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  10. \n

    Friends of Rock County Parks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  11. \n

    Special Olympics of Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  12. \n

    Bike MS, National MS Society<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Earlier this year, Bill received the prestigious LifeTime Achievement Award from the North American Game Bird Association. Major game bird raisers from across the country also recognized his exceptional business sense and dedication to his community. It has been a well deserved year of recognition.<\/p>\n

    \"\"We all join Jim Raymond, representing the Ag Business Council of Rock County, in saying how proud we are to be associated with Bill MacFarlane and MacFarlane Pheasants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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