Jeff O’Connor

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At Large Director

Jeff O’Connor earned a bachelor’s degree in Ag Economics from the University of Illinois, is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), and has recently earned a Sustainability Specialist certification. In addition, O’Connor has spent 25 years serving Kankakee County as a Director of the Soil and Water Conservation District. He routinely opens his farm to legislators, overseas grain buyers, college students and the urban community in order to share the story of modern agriculture. O’Connor is an At-Large Director of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and serves on the Market Development and Finance Committees. He is also a representative for the Specialty Soya Grains Alliance (SSGA) and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH).

Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program.

Bloomington Office
1108 Trinity Lane
Bloomington, IL 61704
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Lombard Office
100 22nd St., Suite 102
Lombard, IL 60148

Springfield Office
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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.