Meet the Partners
Discover the dedicated individuals who form the backbone of Illinois Agribusiness Network.
Reginal Manager - Farm Credit Illinois
President - Illinois Agribusiness Network
Matt and his team serve the needs of East Central Illionois Farm Families with one goal: Helping Farm Families Succeed
AVP, Lending - Farm Credit Illinois
Vice-President - Illinois Agribusiness Network
Lucas is a member of the Mahomet Regional loan officer team at Farm Credit Illinois. Lucas services the lending needs of agriculture in Champaign and Piatt Counties.
Store Manager - Birkey's Farm Store
Director - Illinois Agribusiness Network
Located on Highway 130 on the east side of town, Birkey's Farm Store in Urbana is your local premier Case IH and Case construction dealership.
Business Operations Manager - Sunrise FS
Director - Illinois Agribusiness Network
Sunrise FS is an agricultural cooperative offering a full range of solutions, including agronomy, grain, fuels and lubricants, agri-finance, crop protection, crop nutrients, and seed products and services.
Grain Merchandiser - Premier Cooperative
Director - Illinois Agribusiness Network
Premier Cooperative, based in Champaign, IL is a farmer owned cooperative in the grain, energy, and agronomy industries. Across 23 locations, Premier handles 75M bushels of grain, sells 11M gallons of energy products, and owns an interest in United Prairie LLC, servicing farmer patrons through the east central Illinois area.
Executive Director - Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation
Director - Illinois Agribusiness Network
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Chief Executive Officer - Premier Cooperative
Director - Illinois Agribusiness Network
Premier Cooperative, based in Champaign, IL is a farmer owned cooperative in the grain, energy, and agronomy industries. Across 23 locations, Premier handles 75M bushels of grain, sells 11M gallons of energy products, and owns an interest in United Prairie LLC, servicing farmer patrons through the east central Illinois area.
Employee Services Manager - United Prairie
Director - Illinois Agribusiness Network
United Prairie is a full-service agriculture retail. They provide growers with the best possible service, equipment, practices, and products to ensure they have a successful growing season each and every year.
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Join Illinois Agribusiness Network
Are you a East Central IL regional Agribusiness professional who has a passion for giving back to the regional farmers. Join us today! By being a member, you are a part of the team that plans the annual Summit and other Network events. This is not a passive organization so if you want to join, expect to work hard but for a great purpose.
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On top of supporting area farmers, this is a great way to network with other area agribusiness leaders and build your business and brand.
Email ILAgribusiness@gmail.com if you have more questions or want to apply for membership.
EMPOWERING AGRICULTURE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Enhancing Farming Practices
The Illinois Agribusiness Network, a 501c3 charity, is dedicated to providing farmers with valuable agricultural information and educational resources. Our mission is to empower farmers with the knowledge and tools they need to enhance their farming practices, increase productivity, and contribute to the agricultural community. By offering insightful guidance and educational materials, we aim to support farmers in making informed decisions and adopting practices that benefit both their businesses and families.
At the Illinois Agribuseinss Network, we are committed to organizing events that foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among farmers and agriculture enthusiasts. Through workshops, seminars, and community gatherings, we create a platform for individuals to exchange ideas, learn from industry experts, and stay updated on the latest trends in agriculture.
