Kirk Liefer and his family have farmed in Red Bud Illinois for generations and have never been afraid to diversify their farm. Opening the Lieferbrau Brewery has required dedication and skills from many family members as they worked together to perfect their brew, draw a crowd that will keep coming back and work through the struggles of COVID guidelines.
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Tony Reed | Farmer | A Shot of Ag
Tony Reed, from Strasburg, Illinois, has worked hard to achieve what many say is impossible: becoming a first generation farmer. His journey included working on a custom harvest wheat crew and later as a hired man. Tony is now farming for himself and tells it like he sees it on social media.
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Dr. Kimberly Stevens | Veterinarian |...
Dr. Kimberly Stevens, a veterinarian from Galva, Illinois, owns her own clinic in the town where she grew up. She shares the challenges of getting accepted to vet school, graduating and the mentor who taught her so much. She also sheds light on “compassion fatigue” among veterinarians and talks a...
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Eric Hodel | Midwest Food Bank | A Sh...
Eric Hodel is a farmer from Woodford County and the COO/CFO of Midwest Food Bank, a nonprofit organization with 12 locations in the U.S. and other countries. MFB distributes food and shares the love of Christ with programs like Hope Packs for hungry students to take home on the weekends and disas...
