Corey Lacey, PhD

Corey Lacey, PhDClaire Weinzierl2024-04-17T18:43:03+00:00

Environmental Policy Manager

Corey Lacey is the Environmental Policy Manager for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA). Dr. Lacey focuses his time advocating for Illinois soybean farmers on conservation and environmental policy issues.

He holds degrees in Environmental Soil and Water Science (University of Arkansas, BSc.), Agriculture Science (Illinois State University, MSc.) and Soil Fertility and Conservation (Purdue University, PhD). Prior to working at ISA, he managed an agricultural testing laboratory based in Central Illinois. Additionally, he has over a decade of agronomic experience working with Illinois growers.

Focus Areas:
Environmental Policy Development
Climate Smart Commodities
Carbon Markets
Conservation

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
P: (312) 260-7692

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.