FTO Communications Amy Roady Communications Director Illinois Soybean Association Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff.

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FTO Communications Amy Roady Communications Director Illinois Soybean Association Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff

Three Objectives 1. Protect current markets and open new markets. 2. Advocate for equitable public policies. 3. Build coalitions with key stakeholders to protect our freedom to operate and increase the value of sustainable production practices. Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff

Sustainability Program Objective Increase understanding of sustainable production practices. Information FarmersCommunity Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff

Programs Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff

Illinois Ag in the Classroom Illinois Pork Producers Association Illinois Corn Marketing Board Illinois Beef Association Midwest Dairy Association Illinois Department of Ag Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Cuba Working Group Illinois Chamber of Commerce Soil and Water Conservation Districts Center for Food Integrity USFRA Conservation Technology Information Center Illinois Council on Best Management Practices Natural Resources Education Council America’s Farmland Trust National Initiative for Sustainable Agriculture The Nature Conservancy Natural Resources Conservation Service USSEC Animal Ag Alliance FTO Partnerships Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff

Learn More at: ilsoy.org ilsoygrowers.org Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff