Illinois 20 Under 40

Young farmers are our future, and no state’s future in agriculture is brighter than that of Illinois. Leading the nation as #1 in soybean production and Top 10 in agriculture as a whole. Illinois is brimming with farmers of all specialties who truly operate in a league all their own.

That’s why the Illinois Soybean Association with special sponsors John Deere and Busey Bank are creating a recognition program that celebrates the Illinois 20 Under 40, recognizing 20 young farmers for the work they do in the agricultural community and beyond.

Illinois 20 Under 40 is open to farmers of all commodities and all sizes, as long as they actively farm and live in the state of Illinois.

We are looking for young farmers in Illinois whose achievements in agriculture or the community stand out from their peers—someone going beyond the job on the farm and surpassing expectations for their age.

They’re agricultural leaders, exceptional community citizens and role models for their generation and the next.

If you know someone who would be a great candidate, please go to IL20UNDER40.com to nominate them (or yourself) by the March 31, 2022, deadline.

Requirement for nomination can be found at: Illinois 20 Under 40 Farmers | Illinois Soybean Association (ilsoy.org)