Communications Intern
Reports to: Brynna Sentel
About
Cole McFarland is a first-year master’s student in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication at the University of Illinois. He grew up in Marshall, Illinois, where agriculture remains an essential industry. He has a background in Biochemistry and Anthropology from the University of Tennessee, and he is focused on bridging communication gaps between researchers, primary producers, and the communities they serve.
Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program.
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Bloomington, IL 61704
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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.
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