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January 20, 2021 MACOMB, IL – A yearly donation from the Illinois Farm Bureau, earmarked for student development projects in Western Illinois University s School of Agriculture, has been transitioned because of the COVID-19, and used to purchase technology to enhance remote student learning. School of Agriculture Director Andy Baker said he asked Illinois Farm Bureau representatives to revise spending requirements for the funding after the pandemic hindered the ability of students to travel or participate in traditional development activities. They graciously agreed to allow us to spend $2,500, so we have purchased several new devices to enhance remote teaching and learning, said Baker. Seventy-five percent of the School of Ag s curriculum is traditionally taught in a face-to-face format, but the pandemic necessitated that half of each class is now logging in remotely. The new equipment was purchased during the Fall 2020 semester and included a combina ....