Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America GoAg3 Update
The Illinois Agri-Women is moving into the second phase of finding the unique female legacy families of agriculture. The applications have been submitted and have been transferred to the judges. We are pleased to share that the following have agreed to serve as judges to review these exceptional applications and determine the top three applicants:
- Brianna Gregg – U of I
- Karen Schieler – Compeer
- Nicole Solberg – IL Agriculture Leadership Foundation
- Kristen Faucon – GROWMARK
- Dusti Ingles – Western IL University
- Lindsey Croke – IL Corn Growers
- Phyllis Coulter – FarmWeek
- Liz Rodgers – Kubota
We are very pleased to share that our award sponsors are:
- Brandt Foundation – 1st place award of $5,000
- AgriSompo – 2nd place award of $2,500
- Heartland Bank & Trust Company – 3rd place of $1,000
We are now locking down the breakout sessions that will be presented following our Keynote Speaker, Colleen Callahan (sponsored by Trajectory Energy Partners). Thus far we have the following:
- Ag Literacy – Carrie Vogel – Keppy Foundation, sponsor
- Land Values – IL Society of Professional Farm Mgrs. and Rural Appraisers
- Transforming Ugandan Farmers (TUF) – Nathalie Schmidt
- Succession Planning – FBFM, Krista Robertson
- Compeer – Topic not confirmed
Others that we are working on include:
- Annie’s Project
- SIU Farm Family Resource Initiative
- Nutrient Loss Strategy
- Nutrients for Life
Diana Ropp and her committee are working on a morning break that will feature local women entrepreneurs and their exceptional treats. Deb Schultz is working on remarkable tour stops for the afternoon schedule. The Celebration Luncheon will be served at The Destihl Brewery and Beer Hall where we will introduce the Female Legacy Families of Agriculture.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE GOAg3 Celebration:
August 21, 2026
Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal, IL