Master Farmers

Coverage of state-focused profiles of top farmers recognized for their service to agriculture and their success on the farm.

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Ronnie and Sarah Mohr share passion for farming

Jun 27, 2019

Slideshow: The Mohrs have built a successful farm business and benefited agriculture at the same time.

Why others say Mohrs are truly Master Farmers

Jun 27, 2019

People who know Ronnie and Sarah Mohr share thoughts about this farming couple.

David Lee builds farm piece by piece

Jun 26, 2019

Slideshow: This southern Indiana farmer is aggressive when necessary and a sound community member.

What friends, neighbors say about David Lee

Jun 26, 2019

You can learn a lot about someone from what others say about them.

Richard Law adapts as agriculture evolves

Jun 25, 2019

Slideshow: The Law family farm once included livestock. Today, it features no-till, precision technology, seed soybeans and a grain elevator.

Why others believe Richard Law is a Master Farmer

Jun 25, 2019

Here is what Richard Law’s friends, neighbors and colleagues say about him.

Hard work paves way to success

Jun 24, 2019

The 2019 Master Farmers have one thing in common: They all know the value of hard work.

How to nominate a 2020 Master Farmer

Jun 13, 2019

Prairie Farmer’s award recognizing lifetime achievement in Illinois agriculture is now accepting nominations.

Barron, Glenn Shaw overcome challenges to keep family farm going

May 22, 2019

Slideshow: These 2019 Master Farmers run Shaw Orchards, a 240-acre fruit operation.

Jenny Rhodes embraces technology, giving back to fellow farmers

May 21, 2019

Slideshow: This 2019 Master Farmer owns a 500,000-broiler operation in Centreville, Md.