Krista Swanson and her husband, Brett, are 5th generation farmers from Oneida, Ill., who have managed their farm since 2012. As the lead economist for the National Corn Growers Association, Krista writes articles and has recently started the Maize Market Minute on the association's website. Having the opportunity to learn what you love to do through internships and job opportunities is key in ag.
Up Next in Season 3
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Nichole Licht | Commercial Seed Recru...
Active in 4-H for ten years, this Iowa Farm girl has moved to central Illinois and found her place as a Seed Recruiter. Nichole is passionate about helping students find their career path in Ag and is active in the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Young Leaders.
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Philip Chamberlain | Commercial Pilot...
Philip Chamberlain grew up in Bloomington with grandparents who were beef and dairy farmers in Sublette and Dixon. At a young age, he glimpsed the cockpit while boarding a plane, and knew he wanted to be a pilot. He attended SIUC, earned flight hours and eventually becoming a commercial pilot. Tw...
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Alicia Piper | Market Strategy Manage...
Alicia Piper from Pecatonica, IL, loves her job as a market strategy manager at FS Grain. After attending ISU and working at a local grain elevator, Alicia realized the grain business speaks to her love of math and never meeting a stranger. There are so many opportunities for young people in ag t...
