IALF News - August 5, 2019

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Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation News
August 5, 2019

Meet the Class of 2020: Jared Brown

Jared Brown, 28, Springfield, is Marketing Manager for Brandt Consolidated. He manages the companies 20 race NASCAR sponsorship program, business to business relationships as well as charitable events and agriculture outreach programs. Jared was a Section 14 President of the Illinois FFA and was a student representative for the State FFA Board of Directors. Jared has studied abroad with the University of Illinois College of ACES in Jamaica. Jared continues his work with the Athens FFA Alumni chapter. He has been honored as a District III Star in Agribusiness. He is an alumnus of the Farmhouse fraternity and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois.

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Alumni in the News

Shown far right with the Women of R.I.P.E. panel at AgTech Nexxus in Chicago.

Hampton - Knodle shown center with Trust in Food panel in Washington, D.C.

Heather Hampton- Knodle (IALP '98) Vice President of Knodle LTD., was asked to represent farmers on an industry panel that included Corteva, Nestle, Ducks Unlimited, and National Corn Growers Association at the Trust in Food Conservation Agriculture celebration in Washington, D.C. on July 26th. She was also asked to participate in the Women of R.I.P.E (Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency) panel at AgTech Nexxus USA held in Chicago on July 22nd.

Brian Satorius (IALP '16) Menard County Farm Bureau President, recently commented on the hot dry conditions and how they are affecting the growth of soybeans and corn. Following the challenges of an excessively wet spring, farmers are again facing less than ideal conditions as this week portions of the state have been ranked abnormally dry on the U.S. Drought Monitor. You can read the full
article here.

Clockwise from left: Betsey Emerick (IALP '20), Doug Schroeder (IALP '90), Ron Moore (IALP '98), Steve Pitstick (IALP '00).

At their recently held annual meeting, the Illinois Soybean Association elected new executive committee members as well as directors. Three of these new appointments are held by IALP Alumni. Betsey Emerick (IALP '20) has been elected as an at-large director. Doug Schroeder (IALP '90) has been elected Chairman after having previously served two years as the organization's Vice-Chairman. Ron Moore (IALP '98) was elected as an American Soybean Association representative after having previously served as President and Chairman. Also an IALP Alum, executive committee member, Steve Pitstick (IALP '00), remains as Vice-Chairman.

GROWMARK Global Challenges Seminar

The Class of 2020 recently completed the GROWMARK Global Challenges seminar held in Chicago, July 24th-26th. This seminar gave the class members the opportunity to understand major issues of concern for the world, focusing on hunger and food security, gain insights to technology challenges presented to agriculture globally and how they are being met, learn how agriculture and other organizations are addressing food production trends on a global scale, and examine perspectives and insights on leadership. You can learn more about this seminar, as well as see more photos here.

Above: The Class began the seminar at the Nutrien Production facility, where they enjoyed a tour of operations given by the Nutrien team.

Below: The Class takes in the Chicago skyline from the Rooftop Garden at McCormick Place.

Dan Mehochko (IALP '16), Market Development Manager for GROWMARK, welcomes the class at the McCormick Place
in Chicago.

Larita Clark, Chief Financial Officer of Metropolitan Pier and Expansion Authority (MPEA), speaks with the class.

Class of 2020 member, Jill Johnson, introduces Kate Maehr, Executive Director and CEO of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Kate gave a presentation on The Challenge of Feeding the Hungry.

Theresa Mintle, Vice Chancellor of the University of Illinois in Chicago, and former President and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, shares her leadership journey.

Mark Beckmann, Director, Industry Solutions, Microsoft Marketing Sector, leads a discussion on Leadership in Global Agriculture.

For the final day of the seminar, the Class visited CNH Industrial where they were given a tour and enjoyed presentations.

Monte Weller (IALP '06), Case IH Crop Production and Hay Forage Product Line Director, along with Dave Larson (IALP '86), Ag Digital Partnerships & Special Projects with CNH Industrial, spoke with the class about CNHi Global Crop Production and Precision Planting Initiatives.

Maintaining a safe, secure, and sustainable food supply in America requires strong leadership. The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation was founded in 1981 for the purpose of delivering those leaders.

Our Vision is clear:

“A Thriving Agricultural Industry Inspired and Led by Qualified, Well-Trained Leaders
From the IALF”

Our Mission is before us:

“to develop knowledgeable and effective leaders to become policy and decision makers for the agricultural industry.”

Explore how the IALP can help you shape your future as a leader in agriculture. Apply now to be a member of the Class of 2022!

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Join your class and support the challenge! The alumni of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program have been challenged to raise the money to sponsor the HIGHEST RATED seminar of the IALP:

BUSINESS DECISION MAKING SEMINAR at
NORTHWESTERN KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT.

Every annual gift supports this great seminar!

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Class Standings
1st Place - Class of 1998
2nd Place - Class of 2010
3rd Place - Class of 1986

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Upcoming Seminars

Our upcoming seminar is the Martin L. Andreas Energy and Ecosystems Seminar, which will be held in the Southern Illinois/ St. Louis Metro area, taking place August 21-23, 2019.

To view the complete Class of 2020 seminar schedule, please click here.