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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Adapting to change

Mar 28, 2019

Dan Winterhof adapted to make positive changes on his farm and in the community.

Always room for improvement

Mar 27, 2019

Joe Rash never came across a piece of land that couldn’t be improved.

Pay it forward

Mar 27, 2019

Producers follow tradition to keep their farm in the family.

Mindful of the land

Mar 26, 2019

Hunts excel in cattle, corn and their community

Sellers’ service shines

Mar 25, 2019

Joe Sellers receives the Iowa Master Farmer’s 2019 Exceptional Service to Agriculture Award.

Set goals, work to achieve them

Mar 25, 2019

Busses have a knack for organizing and bringing people together.

Meet the Masters, Class of 2019

Mar 25, 2019

This year the 83rd class of Iowa Master Farmers will be honored at the annual awards day in March.

Illinois Class of 2019 Master Farmers recognized

Mar 15, 2019

Agriculture’s lifetime achievement award was presented to four new Master Farmers in Springfield this week.

Dean is recognized leader in soil health

Mar 13, 2019

Master Farmer Allen Dean advocates for sustainability through no-till and cover crops.

Motter focuses on improving every day

Mar 12, 2019

This Master Farmer started managing his farm at an early age.