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Insights09.29.23A New Crop of FreshRoots
Reflecting on a two-day learning program this summer for young and beginning farmers, Dr. Kohl shares what the next generation is focused on. From running scenarios to understanding their cost of production and prioritizing development to expanding their network, read about the priorities set at the end of the event.
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News08.08.23Beginning Farmers Build Bright Futures
Three young farming couples from central and southern Illinois were named FreshRoots Directors Cup honorees this week by Farm Credit Illinois.
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Insights04.04.23Spring Training to the Field
Dr. Kohl reflects on two recent trips to Florida that quickly reminded him that baseball spring training is in full force and ready to move to the regular season playing field where the games count. Those in the agriculture industry are in a transition mode taking their production, marketing, risk management, and financial plans into the field for execution over the remainder of 2023.
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Insights10.07.22Summit Views on Livestock Farming
Commentary, wisdom, and perspectives from globally renowned agricultural economist Dr. David M. Kohl..
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News05.31.22Beginning Farmers Build Bright Futures
Two young farmers and one farmer couple from central and southern Illinois were named FreshRoots Directors Cup honorees this week by Farm Credit Illinois.
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Insights04.05.22FreshRoots Reflections
Dr. Kohl reflects on some of the major takeaways from FCI’s FreshRoots program meetings. Review the key lessons young and beginning farmers learned during these meetings – from managing economic hardships to making challenging, but valuable, operation changes.
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News02.08.22Meeting Demand Through Entrepreneurship
2021 Directors Cup honoree Austin Ellison of St. Clair County goes above and beyond row crop farming, while also owning and operating two successful businesses.
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News02.08.22A Skipped Generation Farmer
2021 Directors Cup honoree Mitchell Hinds of Macon County, a skip generation farmer, became the sole owner and operator of his grandfather’s operation.
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News02.08.22Bringing Efficiency and Sustainability to the Farm
2021 Directors Cup honoree Elliott Uphoff of Shelby County brings efficiency to his operation through sustainable agriculture practices.
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News02.08.22Finding Your Role on the Farm
2021 Directors Cup honorees Lydia and Adam Holste of Effingham County balance their on-farm roles with raising the next generation.
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News02.08.22Lessons Learned as a Teenaged Tenant Farmer
2021 Directors Cup honoree Jacob Strohbeck of Madison County who rented his first acres as a teenager and has since become heavily involved in his community.
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