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Stop by and see us at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis - Booth 2851! We’d love to visit with you about opport...
10/21/2026

Stop by and see us at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis - Booth 2851! We’d love to visit with you about opportunities within the Lake Land College Agriculture Division!

The Sophomores have returned from Kansas City with strong results from an extremely high quality American Royal contest:...
10/20/2026

The Sophomores have returned from Kansas City with strong results from an extremely high quality American Royal contest:

8th High Team Overall
5th High Team Reasons
5th High Team Beef Cattle
10th High Team Sheep & Goats

Thank you to the Bressner family for sponsoring team meals on the trip!

We greatly appreciate the following firms for hosting invaluable workouts these past few weeks as we have prepared:

Homann Livestock
Hobbs Show Lambs
Dorsey Simmental
Oklahoma State University
York Farms - New Era Sale
Schafer Stock Farm
Whitcomb Club Lambs
Sunflower Genetics
Habjan Family Club Lambs
Kempker Livestock
Three Fires Cattle Company

You’re Invited to AG-TOBER with Lake Land Collegiate Farm Bureau!Join us for an exciting get-together with fun activitie...
10/12/2026

You’re Invited to AG-TOBER with Lake Land Collegiate Farm Bureau!
Join us for an exciting get-together with fun activities, friendly competitions, and lots of laughs. We’ve got a variety of games for those who want to participate, but if that’s not your thing, we’ll also have a pumpkin carving contest.
Come hang out and have a blast with us!

Good trip to the Boilermaker Classic for the Freshman Team! Thanks to all involved for a great contest. Reserve Champion...
10/11/2026

Good trip to the Boilermaker Classic for the Freshman Team! Thanks to all involved for a great contest.

Reserve Champion Overall Team
Reserve Team Reasons
Reserve Team Goats
3rd High Team Sheep
4th High Team Cattle

Colton Kearns - 3rd Overall, 7th Cattle, 4th Sheep, 4th Reasons
Mitchell Hogue - 6th Overall, 3rd Cattle, 4th Goats, 2nd Reasons
Molly Hansen - 7th Reasons, 7th Goats

Congratulations as well to Lane Beyers and Mabrey Schick for their successful days in the Youth Division!

Put it on your calendar!
09/29/2026

Put it on your calendar!

The crew had a nice day at World Beef Expo!Freshmen:Reserve High Team OverallReserve High Team ReasonsColton Kearns - 4t...
09/27/2026

The crew had a nice day at World Beef Expo!

Freshmen:
Reserve High Team Overall
Reserve High Team Reasons

Colton Kearns - 4th Overall, 4th Reasons
Phoebe Stutzman - 7th Overall
Molly Hansen - 8th Overall, 9th Reasons
Lance Brinksneader - 9th Overall

Sophomores:
4th High Team Overall
4th High Team Reasons

Mitchell Shepherd - 7th Overall, 9th Reasons

Congratulations as well to our freshmen who competed in the 4-H Division:

Mitchell Hogue - 4th Overall, 3rd Reasons
Lane Beyers - 8th Overall, 5th Reasons
Mabrey Schick - 2nd Reasons

We appreciate these firms for hosting workouts this past week!

Knodle Brothers Cattle
Legacy Farms
Rincker Simmental
Illini Elite Consigners
Perks Ranch

Come join the Ag Division in Room #123 on Tuesday at 4:30.
09/21/2026

Come join the Ag Division in Room #123 on Tuesday at 4:30.

The Sophomores kicked off the Fall run with a strong finish at the National Barrow Show.4th High Team Overall3rd High Te...
09/13/2026

The Sophomores kicked off the Fall run with a strong finish at the National Barrow Show.

4th High Team Overall
3rd High Team Reasons

Makayla Spray - 3rd Reasons (Tied-1st), 11th Overall
Lane Duke - 4th Placings
Mitchell Shepherd - Tied-5th Placings

Thank you to the Graham Family for sponsoring team meals on the trip, and thank you to all who have graciously hosted workouts as we prepare for the season!

Mike Rincker Family
Schultz Livestock
Ryan Buckler Family
Adam Beck & Family Showpigs
IL Eastern District Cattle Show
Paulek & Pistorius Families
DuQuoin State Fair Exhibitors
Ferris Southdowns
Brad Homann Family
Josh Campbell Family
Matt Minnick Family
Reichart Genetics
Purdue University Beef Unit
Kretzmeier Livestock
Hartman Show Pigs
Adam Dryer Family
Lewis Genetics
Schminke Genetics
Iowa State University
Matt Janssen Family
Hild Bros. Show Stock

Woody Reinhart has completed a 13 year career in the Agriculture Division as the Diesel and Ag Power Instructor. Prior t...
07/30/2026

Woody Reinhart has completed a 13 year career in the Agriculture Division as the Diesel and Ag Power Instructor. Prior to joining Lake Land College, he was employed at Farm Pride. During his 13 year teaching career, he mentored countless students who are now employed as technicians across the country. Thank you Woody for being a great mentor, leader, and dedicated employee. Best wishes to you on your retirement!

Please join us for Woody Reinhart’s retirement reception on Wednesday August 19th from 10am-12pm in West Building Room 121!

The team enjoyed spending a few days at The Exposition this week helping work junior rings and coordinating the Swine Ju...
06/13/2026

The team enjoyed spending a few days at The Exposition this week helping work junior rings and coordinating the Swine Judging Contest. Congratulations to all of the contestants, and thank you to the National Swine Registry for their continued support of our program!

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