A group of northwestern Illinois farmers have experienced the benefits of being involved with farm and commodity organizations and are encouraging others to do the same.

Rob Elliott serves on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board.

“Being less than 2% of the population it’s really pretty important that we all get engaged and determine our own destiny. If we don’t do it, someone else is going to define who we are.”

Jim Purlee serves on the board for Big River Resources in Monmouth, IL creating new pathways for ethanol.

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