News & Updates

We’re excited to share that Shanna Hortin has been named the next Executive Director of the Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation! For the past eight years, Shanna has served as our Director of Development & Events, helping grow the Foundation through fundraising, partnerships, and programs that advance agricultural education. Before joining our staff, she also dedicated many years as a volunteer and Foundation board member, bringing more than 19 years of service to our mission. As Executive Director, Shanna will…

Kirk brings a wealth of experience and a strong passion for agriculture and our community. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education & Leadership from the University of Illinois and has been a familiar face at Champaign County Farm Bureau for many years. Since 2015, Kirk has served as Executive Director of the Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation, where he has provided leadership in advancing agricultural education, expanding fundraising efforts to support scholarships and grants, and growing our Ag…