Illinois Farm Bureau managers across the state work continuously to bring the best services to farm bureau members.

One of the ways the Illinois Farm Bureau recognizes professional achievement and staff leadership is through the Farm Bureau Certified Manager program. The program was started by the Illinois Farm Bureau in 1993 and features a series of exams that assesses expertise in various managerial areas.

Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Manager Lindsay Ryan recently received her re-certification as a Farm Bureau Certified Manager. She says the program helps her and other managers go above and beyond to serve Farm Bureau members on a variety of topics.

Re-certification is granted every five years based on 50 hours of continuing education areas and professional staff leadership. Ryan began her Farm Bureau career in 2007 as manager of the Cumberland County Farm Bureau and received her first FBCM certification in 2012. She has been with the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau since 2014.

The Illinois Farm Bureau recognizes FBCMs during its annual meeting in December.