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Interview Opportunity: "Year of the Farmer" Campaign Kicks Off Feb 12
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is proud to be a part of a coalition of Illinois farm associations that are joining together to make 2023 the Year of the Farmer. The statewide campaign kicks off with a televised commercial on February 12 during football’s biggest game, Super Bowl LVII.
ISA, along with the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Pork Producers Association, and the Midwest Dairy Association, enlisted the help of Illinois farmers across the state to tell their stories and share the noteworthy fact that
ninety-six percent of Illinois farms are family owned and operated.
The commercial creates awareness of past, current, and future generations of the land and animal stewards responsible for caring for Illinois’ vast and fertile resources. By celebrating and highlighting real Illinois farmers, the coalition hopes to build consumer trust and further bridge the gap from farms to forks.
Check out this behind-the-scenes video featuring families who volunteered to open their gates and share their farms with Illinois.
To learn more about the We are 96 campaign, participating ISA Directors are available to share their story. Contact Rachel or DeAnna today.
Interview Opportunity ISA Spotlight In The News Events
February 2023 The Illinois Soybean Association
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ISA Spotlight
Meet Mark Read, District 5 Director
Mark Read, District 5 Director for the Illinois Soybean Association is from Putnam, Illinois where he raises corn and soybeans in Pu
Read serves on the Market Development Committee as the Vice Chairman and is an alternate representative for the U.S. Meat Export Federation and U.S. Soybean Export Council.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois.
Read has served on the boards of the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water District, Putnam County Board of Review, and the HenrySenachwine Unit #5 School District.
Re is br ill and no-till farming until 2020.
He is currently on the farm advisory committee for Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Congressman Darin LaHood, and is also a member of the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau and the Illinois Corn Growers.
Learn More About Read's Experience in Egypt
The Illinois Soybean Association
February 2023
ISA Announces 2nd Annual 20 Under 40 Program
ISA began accepting applications for the 2nd annual 20 under 40 program.
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ISG Celebrates SAF Tax Credit
ISG celebrated the passage of Sustainable Aviation Fuels Tax Credit.
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ISA Launches Interactive Trade and Exports Map
ISA developed a new resource to show how Illinois soybeans travel to their worldwide destinations.
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ISA Launches Project “Broadband Breakthrough”
ISA hosted the kickoff meeting of project Broadband Breakthrough.
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February 2023
Illinois Named Top Soybean Producing State
ISA announced that Illinois produced the most soybeans in the nation again in 2022.
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Corn Belt Ports Receive Federal Approval
ISA applauded federal port approval, providing Illinois soy products a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
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Expansion of Government Relations Team
ISA's Government Relations department hired four new team members.
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Employee Promotions and New Hires
ISA announced the employee promotions and new hires in the Human Resources and Finance Departments.
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ISA Newsroom The Illinois Soybean Association
Register Here Super Bowl Sunday 02/12/2023 - Virtual Trade & Exports Live Q&A Session 02/14/2023 - Virtual ISG Soy Latte Day 02/15/2023 - Springfield, IL Better Beans Series 02/23/2023 - Carbondale, IL ISA Sponsored Illini Basketball Game 02/23/2023 - Champaign, IL Commodity Classic 03/9-11/2023 - Orlando, FL The Illinois Soybean Association February 2023 Save the Date ISA Master Calendar More Info
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