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AGRICULTURE IN ILLINOIS

Agriculture In Illinois   Philip Nelson

Philip Nelson
A fourth generation IL dairy and grain farmer, Phil had roles with Prairie Farms Foods, Country Financial and GrowMark. As IL Farm Bureau President he addressed many of agriculture's issues while the family farm enlarged to 1,500 acres, growing corn and soybeans and finishing hogs.

> Abstract PDF

> Interview 1 (Video)
Fourth generation dairy and grain farm life

> Interview 2 (Video)
Serving as President of the Illinois Farm Bureau

> Interview 3 (Video)
IFB President addresses current agricultural issues

> Interview 1 (Audio)
Fourth generation dairy and grain farm life

> Interview 2 (Audio)
Serving as President of the Illinois Farm Bureau

> Interview 3 (Audio)
IFB President addresses current agricultural issues

> Transcript PDF

> Photos

Related Materials: See also the Illinois State Museum's A-V Barn.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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