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News02.18.21Empowered Next GenerationLearning from older generations while being open to new ideas has provided a successful foundation for fourth generation grain and cattle farmer, Alex Head, 31, of Macon County.
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News02.18.21Listening and Learning Helps Young FarmersMike Nelson of Ford County keeps communication lines open with his father as they share the workload on their farming operations. He appreciates the opportunity to buy into the family farm and knows the value of his father’s mentorship.
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News02.18.21Teamwork Key to Farm SuccessEvan Marr, 26, of Morgan County, is a team player when it comes to the family farm. After college and working off the farm, he returned to the family operation in 2014.
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News05.22.20Beginning Farmers Build Bright Futures
Six young and beginning farmers and farmer couples from central and southern Illinois were named FreshRoots Directors Cup honorees this week by Farm Credit Illinois.
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News04.01.20Young Farmer Perspectives from FreshRoots ForumsDuring the winter FreshRoots Forums, Dr. Kohl facilitated panel discussions with Directors Cup recipients. Dr. Kohl highlights his favorite nuggets of wisdom and conversation in this edition of KOHL-laborations.
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Cultivations03.11.20Cultivations Pre-Plant 2020
In this issue, learn the results of the Board of Director elections, discover details on eligibility requirements and how to apply for the 2020 $5,000 Directors Cup Award, and be inspired when Dr. David Kohl shares tips from operations experiencing success by setting short and long-term goals.
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Essentials02.07.20Essentials Issue 01, 2020In this issue, you’ll learn about upcoming Farm Credit College workshops, 2020 Directors Cup applications announcement, Weather Update from Eric Snodgrass, reminder about scholarship and community improvement grant deadlines, land auction results and upcoming auction listings.
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News11.20.19Proactive Transition Brings Rewards, Reduces RisksDuring college, Levi Bailey of Clay County sold seed for a small independent company, which helped him create relationships that would move him closer to the career and lifestyle he always envisioned.
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News11.14.19Blending Life on and off the FarmFaith Kemme of Effingham County has always been a master at juggling many responsibilities and activities at once. And by pushing herself, she has become a valued asset to the family farm.
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News11.14.19Answering the Call of OpportunityNathan Wentworth of Macon County locked in his career path on the farm when he answered a call from his father while at college.
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News11.13.19Soil Stewardship Strengthens OperationDerek and Renee Martin of Logan County focus on the condition of the soil on their corn and soybean farm to achieve more productive fields and healthier crops.
