2022 20 Under 40 Farmer
About
Brandon Walter is a farmer from Harvard, IL, who grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, wheat and rye. He also raises steers and dairy cattle and is the owner of Walter Seeds Inc, located in Harvard. Brandon picks the varieties and traits to focus on; he grows, cleans, treats, bags and handles all the paperwork for his seed business. Locally; he serves on the McHenry County Board of Directors and on their Foundation Board. Walter is also known to host field days to continue education opportunities for his fellow farmers and, in 2021, organized a community harvest for a local farm family in need.