In this episode of IL Corn TV, host Lindsay Croke sits down with Kenneth Hartman Jr., former National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President, to explore his decades of leadership and service to Illinois farmers. From shaping the Farm Bill to protecting key crop tools, Kenny shares how grassroots advocacy truly drives change for the next generation of agriculture.

He reflects on major wins—from defending biotechnology in Mexico to doubling MAP/FMD export funding—and explains why organizations like IL Corn and NCGA are essential for markets, risk management, and the future of U.S. corn. Whether you're a young farmer or a long-time grower, this conversation highlights how real impact happens when farmers get involved.

What’s Inside:
0:00 – Introduction with Lindsay Croke
0:30 – Kenny’s decades of service in IL Corn & NCGA
1:10 – From marketing board to national leadership
2:45 – Key wins in Farm Bill & crop insurance policy
4:00 – How grassroots action shapes U.S. agriculture
5:20 – Defending U.S. biotechnology in Mexico (the 301 case)
6:30 – Strengthening trade & global market access
7:40 – Ethanol, E15, and the future of sustainable fuel
8:50 – Why young farmers should get involved
9:55 – Not to be Corny

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