"Beef Leadership Academy has given me the opportunity to network with the next generation of cattlemen and women, both professionally and socially. Knowing that we are all going to face the same challenges that 21st-century beef production has to offer, it is a good feeling to be able to expand my network within the Illinois cattle industry.  "

-Trevor Maiers, Inaugural Beef Leadership Academy Class 

Ben Lehman

Hanover, IL


Sarah Dirks 

Mowequa, IL


Austin & Sierra Walter

Grand Ridge, IL


Gage Hagen

Quincy, IL


Adam & Rachel Harms

Chrisman, IL


Trevor Maiers

Payson, IL