Illinois Farm Bureau hosted Young Leader Conference Feb. 6-7, 2026, in East Peoria, Illinois.
Young Leaders gather tools for success at conference
“You can make money in agriculture today. It’s not going to be how your parents did it. It’s not going to be how your grandparents did it,” said Lance Weaver, a business coach at Legacy Farmer. The Texas native, who worked with legislators in Washington, D.C. and was an ag banker for years, said planning and adaptability are keys to success. By Phyllis Coulter | Read More
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Reporter's Notebook: 2026 Young Leader Conference
Record attendance by Collegiate Farm Bureau members, a new date and location for next year's conference, and notes on the Young Leader Ag Industry Tour are inside this reporter's notebook by FarmWeek's Phyllis Coulter, who attended the conference. | Read More
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Young Leaders urged to start tough conversations early
At the 2026 Young Leader Conference in East Peoria, participants, ages 18 to 35, shared ideas about how to advance their careers on the farm or elsewhere as many continue to deal with challenging economic conditions. Peers and experts shared how having tough conversations can help reduce roadblocks to “harvest success,” the conference’s theme. By Phyllis Coulter | Read More
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- Listen: RFD Radio's Jim Taylor with IFB Young Leader Chair Garrett Williams
- Listen: RFD Radio's Jim Taylor with Ogle County Young Leader Joshua Bolen
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