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Aug 28 2025

Just Hired: Annabelle Schaffnit

Meet Annabelle Schaffnit, a Spring 2025 Western Illinois University Agricultural business graduate, who has been hired by the Adams County branch of the Illinois Farm Bureau in Quincy.

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Aug 26 2025

Baker Honored with Honorary American FFA Degree

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Andy Baker was honored with the honorary American Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degree, a national award given to individuals or organizations for exceptional services to agricultural education or the FFA.

Aug 11 2025

Bensman to Lead University Farm

Competition is nothing new to Adam Bensman. At an early age, the 2025 Western Illinois University School of Agriculture graduate developed a love for raising competitive livestock and now, as the new WIU farm manager, he plans to continue building the agriculture program into one of the best in the country.

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