Ali Gibbs

Ali GibbsPeyton Rinkenberger2025-12-05T16:50:11+00:00

2025 20 Under 40 Farmer

About

Ali Gibbs of Benson, Illinois, is a sixth-generation farmer carrying on her family’s legacy that began in 1854. Today, Ali farms beside her husband while advocating for the future of small family farms. Ali is very involved in policy efforts, working with the Illinois Farm Bureau and state representatives on initiatives like the Family Farm Preservation Act. For her, leadership in agriculture means showing up, speaking up, and ensuring that the voices of family farmers in Illinois are heard. Inspired by stories from her late grandfather’s farming journey and guided by her father’s perspective on resilience, Ali believes collaboration and advocacy are key to keeping farming strong for generations to come.

Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program.

Bloomington Office
1108 Trinity Lane
Bloomington, IL 61704
P: (309) 663-7692 | F: (309) 663-6981

Lombard Office
100 22nd St., Suite 102
Lombard, IL 60148

Springfield Office
217 E. Monroe, Unit 95
Springfield, IL 62701

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and government relations efforts, while the membership program, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and the Illinois Soybean Growers PAC actively advocates for positive and impactful legislation for farmers at local, state and national levels. ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean farmers through promotion, advocacy, research and education with the vision of becoming a trusted partner of Illinois soybean farmers to ensure their profitability now and for future generations.