Illinois Agri-Women to honor Arthur farm family
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BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Agri-Women (IAW) announced three Legacy Farm Family award winners for the Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America (GoAg3) initiative.
These families include first place Schultz/Miller Farm Family from northwest Illinois, southern Wisconsin and central Iowa; second place Green Farm Family from Arthur, and third place O’Bryan Farm Family from Grants Pass, Ore.
Four generations of women in the Green family have been involved in agriculture dating back to great-grandmother Dorothy, who was “the best farm wife and farm supporter throughout her early years as a stay-at-home mom and into her elder years.” The farm and family were always at the forefront of her thoughts, actions and prayers, IAW said. She and great-grandpa made strategic land purchases and set moral and ethical standards that have allowed successive generations to thrive in production agriculture, the family said.
The three living generations are now playing major roles at Heritage Family Farms and have developed alternative and entrepreneurial streams of income for the family.
Jerelyn, Monica , and Makenna have been involved in 4-H, FFA, Cub Scouts, CUSD 305 Board of Education, PTA, their church, and Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Board and Farm Bureau.
“What makes these three women especially deserving of recognition is not only their professional excellence, but their deep commitment to service… agriculture thrives when communities thrive,” said Gregory Peterson, Farm Credit, Illinois, retired vice president, ag financial services.
The Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America (GoAg3) initiative began in the fall of 2025 to recognize the women who have provided support and encouraged the women of their families to pursue non-traditional roles in agriculture.
The Illinois Agri-Women have invited the ladies of the three Legacy Farm Families to attend the GoAg3 Celebration on Friday, Aug. 21, in Bloomington/Normal. The day will be filled with educational and professional development opportunities, in addition to meeting the Legacy Farm Families in person. They will be honored at the Heartland Community College Agriculture Complex and for the award presentation during lunch at the Destihl Brewery and Beer Hall, Normal.
Illinois Agri-Women is a statewide nonprofit with membership across the state with women involved in agriculture production, industry and stewardship. More information and registration for the Celebration of the Legacy Families are available on the Illinois Agri-Women website, https://illinoisagriwomen.org/goag3/.