Hear how decades in agriculture shaped one leader’s career and community impact.
DeAnne Bloomberg, Vice President of Programs at the Galesburg Community Foundation and former Illinois Farm Bureau leader, reflects on nearly 35 years in farming—from the 1980s farm crisis to the rise of ethanol and changing grain markets. She shares lessons on leadership, growth, and giving back to rural communities.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Meet DeAnne Bloomberg
1:10 – 35 Years of Change in Agriculture
1:34 – The Farm Crisis & Early Career Lessons
1:50 – Ethanol & Market Shifts
2:12 – From Phone Calls to Digital Grain Markets
3:12 – Growth in Ag & FFA Programs
6:16 – Leadership Challenges & Career Growth
9:27 – Transition to Community Foundation Work
12:54 – Not To Be Corny
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