Matthew Johnston

Matthew JohnstonBrynna Sentel2026-06-12T14:28:10-05:00

Policy Specialist

About

Matt Johnston is the Policy Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association, where he focuses on livestock policy, legislative engagement, and policy communications. He develops policy updates, legislative analyses, and educational materials while coordinating outreach efforts that connect farmers with state and federal policymakers. Matt also organizes educational events, farm tours, and stakeholder meetings that help strengthen relationships between agriculture and decision-makers. He is a May 2022 University of Illinois graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Communications and a concentration in Advertising.

Focus Areas:
Government Relations
Legislative Outreach
Education
Advocacy

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.