Prairie Farmer Logo

Why Do You Love Farming?Why Do You Love Farming?

Prairie Farmer is planning a special issue celebrating Illinois agriculture, but we need to hear from you!

Holly Spangler, Prairie Farmer Editor, Farm Progress Executive Editor

September 13, 2012

1 Min Read

Open space.

Farm kids.

Life as your own boss.

Barn kittens.

Generations.

Calves in the spring.

The combine seat.

There's a lot to love about agriculture. And at this point in a really, very difficult year in Illinois agriculture, we want to take a minute at Prairie Farmer to remember all those really, very great things about farming. In fact, we want to celebrate them. With a whole issue.

But we need your help!

why_love_farming_1_634831699908512000.jpg

Take a minute today to think about why you love what you do. What's your very favorite thing about farming? What makes you excited to get up and start your day? What makes you proud of what you do? Now write it down, click here and send it to us. We'd ask you to keep it to 300 words or less, and include your name and hometown. You can even include a photo! But no pressure, if that's not your thing. We may wind up using your story in an upcoming issue, and maybe even photographing your farm and family.

We want this to be fun. We want to celebrate all the great stuff about farming in Illinois. But don't put it off - we need to hear from you by September 20 - that's next Thursday!

We'll be waiting for your story. And I know it'll be great.

About the Author

Holly Spangler

Prairie Farmer Editor, Farm Progress Executive Editor

Holly Spangler has covered Illinois agriculture for over 25 years, bringing meaningful production agriculture experience to the magazine’s coverage. She currently serves as editor of Prairie Farmer magazine and executive editor for Farm Progress, managing editorial staff at six publications across the Corn Belt.

A University of Illinois agricultural communications graduate and award-winning writer and photographer, Holly is past president of the American Agricultural Editors Association. In 2015, she became only the 10th U.S. agricultural journalist to earn the Writer of Merit designation and is a five-time winner of the top writing award for editorial opinion in U.S. agriculture. She is an AAEA Master Writer and was one of 10 recipients worldwide to receive the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Ag Journalism award. She serves on the Illinois 4-H Foundation and the Illinois Council on Ag Education. Her work in agricultural media has been recognized by the Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Corn, Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, and more.

Holly and her husband, John, farm in western Illinois where they raise corn, soybeans and beef cattle on 2,500 acres. Their operation includes 125 head of commercial cows in a cow/calf operation. Locally, she serves on the school board and volunteers with 4-H and FFA. 

Subscribe to receive top agriculture news
Be informed daily with these free e-newsletters

You May Also Like