The Illinois Farm Bureau® State Young Leader Committee is comprised of 18 district representatives between the ages of 18 and 35 who are passionate about the program and Illinois agriculture. The committee works to create conferences and workshops, is involved in their district and county, and works to support and promote agriculture and the Illinois Farm Bureau®.
Representatives can serve a maximum of two, two-year terms and are expected to provide input to Illinois Farm Bureau® on important events and promotions that are necessary to a thriving and ever-changing industry.
Committee Members
District 1: Joe White |
District 2: Christina Weller, Secretary |
District 3: Matthew Wagenecht |
District 4: Stephen Riskedal |
District 5: Michael Bernhard, Vice Chair |
District 6: Kaity Carroll |
District 7: Amber Towle, Achievement Subcommittee Chair |
District 8: John Lock |
District 9: Alec Boylen |
District 10: Nathan Ring |
District 11: Amy Heberling |
District 12: Cody Conrady, Governmental Affairs and Commodities Subcommittee Chair |
District 13: Garrett Williams, Chair |
District 14: Branden McCallum |
District 15: Jon Griffel |
District 16: Sarah Birchler |
District 17: Sam Deisher, Education and Recruitment Subcommittee Chair |
District 18: Katelin Korte |
