

Our Partners
Rooted in Support. Growing Together.
The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation is proud to be supported by an incredible network of partners who believe in the power of leadership to strengthen agriculture and rural communities.
From corporations and associations to individuals and family foundations, our partners make it possible to deliver a world-class leadership experience that prepares the next generation to lead with integrity, vision, and purpose.
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Why Your Support Matters
Delivering high-quality leadership education requires sustained investment.
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Partner contributions:
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Offset program costs, making participation more accessible for diverse candidates.
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Fund experiential learning opportunities like international travel and policy immersion.
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Ensure program excellence, allowing IALF to attract top faculty, speakers, and advisors.
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Your support directly fuels the future of agricultural leadership in Illinois and beyond.
Thank You to Our Partners
We are grateful to the partners who make this mission possible. Levels of giving range from event support to endowed program contributions—and every gift matters.
Become a Partner
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2026 Partners
Legacy Leader
Catalyst Cultivator
Rooted Advocate
Illinois Farm Bureau
Lumpkin Family Foundation
Compeer
GROWMARK
Nationwide Foundation
Harvest Champion
Wilbert J Keppy & Carol A Keppy Charitable Foundation
CHS Foundation
Illinois Corn Marketing Board
John Deere
Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.
Nutrien
Seed Sponsor
Colleen Callahan Consultancy
Farm Credit of Illinois
In-Kind Donors
Illinois State University Department of Agriculture
Robert Sharkey
Gilster Mary Lee
BRANDT
University of Illinois ACES Dean's Office
Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Agriculture
Ropp Dairy
Flamm Orchards
Alto Vineyards
Meadowlake Dairy Farm
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Prairie Partner
AHW LLC
Cook County Farm Bureau
Corn Belt Energy
Dekalb County Community Foundation
DeKalb County Farm Bureau
Evergreen FS, Inc.
Grain & Feed Association of Illinois
GROWMARK, Inc.
Hancock County Farm Bureau
Heritage FS, Inc.
Illinois Pork Producers Association
John Volk Associates
LaSalle County Farm Bureau
Lee County Farm Bureau
Marquis Energy LLC
Northwest Bank, a division of Foresight Bank
Ogle County Farm Bureau
Piatt County Farm Bureau
St. Clair County Farm Bureau
St. Louis AgriBusiness Club
Starved Rock County Community Foundation
Washington County Farm Bureau
Wyffels Hybrids Inc.
Interested in Partnering?
We’re always looking to collaborate with organizations who share our commitment to leadership and agriculture.
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