2023 20 Under 40 Farmer
About
In Jeffery Landers' perspective, earning a spot among the Illinois 20 Under 40 Farmers is profoundly humbling. The recognition from the soybean association underscores his substantial contributions to agriculture and education. Anticipating the 2024 crop year, Jeffery eagerly looks forward to collaborating with his family, nurturing the land, and witnessing the fruits of their labor. The most exciting prospect for his farm's future is passing down farming wisdom and values to his children, ensuring a cherished way of life endures. Over the next 5-10 years, his primary goal is integrating his children into the farm operation, sharing generational wisdom. Guided by the principle of objective business analysis, Jeffery finds purpose in sustaining his family's farming legacy. Ultimately, the most rewarding aspect of farming for Jeffery is the knowledge that he contributes to a lasting family heritage in agriculture.