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 corn growers. Megan believes we need more people with ag backgrounds in leadership and policy-making roles.
Up Next in Season 5
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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...
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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...
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Mark Read | Farmer & ISA Director | A...
Mark, a dedicated corn and soybean farmer from Putnam, Il, is now channeling his passion for agriculture into his role as a director on the Illinois Soybean Association board. He’s building meaningful relationships with global soybean buyers and representing Illinois at high-impact events such as...
