Dave Bishop from Atlanta, IL teaches regenerative agriculture classes at Heartland College but for the past 40 years he has farmed. A drought in 1988 caused him to think about his farm differently and became certified organic in 2004 and highly diversify his farm. Finding ways to keep the wealth created from the land in local communities is a high priority.
Up Next in Season 5
-
Megan Dwyer | Farmer/Crop Advisor | A...
Megan is a fourth-generation farmer from Geneseo, Illinois. She survived a head-on collision that almost took her life two years ago and is still healing. She is the Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship at IL Corn. Corn check-off is a vital part of ensuring the best interests of IL c...
-
Sara Fuller | Showing Pigs / Family F...
Sara is the fourth generation on the farm where her family grows corn and soybeans. From a young age, she developed a connection to agriculture, especially through her love of showing pigs—a passion that began at just 8 years old. Today, Sara continues to contribute to the farm she loves while al...
-
Sawyer Cottrell | Ag Teacher & Ranche...
Sawyer didn't grow up farming but dreamed of working in agriculture since he was little. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a lot of hard work, he and his wife founded Central Illinois Beanwalkers, where they employ local kids to weed fields while creating a positive workplace environment. They a...
