Outgrown your FFA jacket, but not your love of agriculture?
Don't worry. You don't have to give up that wonderful combination of good times and great opportunities. Illinois Farm Bureau's Young Leader program tackles the unique needs of men and women 18-35 years old, who have passion for all aspects of agriculture. Whether you're a farmer, seed sales rep, or farm kid living in the "big city," you'll discover new friends, business opportunities, and ways to make a difference in your own backyard... and around the world.
 

 

What are you waiting for?

Grow in Know-How

  • Grab cutting edge information through conferences, websites, classes, and IFB's media outlets like FarmWeek and RFD Radio
  • Earn recognition for your achievements in business and leadership
  • Continue your professional development and personal growth

Lead with Action

  • Create smart solutions for challenges facing today's agriculture
  • Influence public policies that shape the future of our industry.
  • Step up and tell your story
  • Make a difference by fighting hunger, working with FFA and 4-H kids, and more

Have a Blast!

  • Build a life-long network with fellow aggies across the county, state, and even nation
  • Enjoy great get-togethers like cookouts and pizza parties
  • Enjoy contests and competitions

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Not an Illinois Farm Bureau member?      Take a look at some of the reasons why you should join the state's largest farm organization.

Young Leaders is a member-created, member-driven program of Illinois Farm Bureau. Illinois Farm Bureau® is a membership organization controlled by farmers who join IFB® through their county Farm Bureau. There are 95 county organizations in Illinois. IFB is a not for profit corporation. IFB’s legal name is the Illinois Agricultural Association which was founded in 1916 by a group of farmers who met at the University of Illinois to discuss the need for education, better information, and more effective farming practices. Today, IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers.

Illinois Farm Bureau: Tells the farmer’s story to the public, updates members on new technology and information that impacts agriculture, represents farmers in local, state, and national legislative & political activities, provides marketing and education services to help IFB members improve their net farm income.

Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation®, a national organization of farmers and ranchers including Farm Bureaus in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and is responsible for Farm Bureau® membership and programs within Illinois. Illinois Farm Bureau® programs and services are available only to Farm Bureau® members within Illinois. FARM BUREAU® and FB® are registered service marks owned by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

For more information, please visit the ABOUT US page on our website or Jennifer Smith, Young Leader Manager, Phone (309) 557-2024, Fax (309) 557-2641, E-mail jsmith@ilfb.org

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Young Leaders is a program for Illinois Farm Bureau members.