Member Benefits

    • Monthly luncheon meetings from September through May held in downtown Chicago with programs featuring qualified speakers covering topics that are both pertinent and timely to the industry including policy matters of interest, leasing trends, land values and best practices in agriculture

    • Privilege of bringing one or more complimentary guest who has not attended a Chicago Farmers program to a regular monthly luncheon

    • Participation in our annual February Farmland Forum that features educational break-out sessions in addition to an exhibitor expo

    • Networking opportunities with people of similar interests

    • An annual subscription to the digital edition of “The Chicago Farmer Newsletter"

    • Postcard notification of meetings and special events

    • Optional participation in international study tour and travel opportunities primarily focused on foreign agribusiness operations

    • Summer field trips to visit agribusiness sites located in or near the Northern Illinois area