Mission:
The DeKalb County Corn and Soybean Grower’s Association is organized and operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes, including but not limited to the following activities:  production, promotion and marketing of corn and soybeans and to generally further and develop the agricultural industry in DeKalb County, Illinois.    

Membership:
Membership in the DeKalb County Corn & Soybeans Growers involves being a direct member with either or both of the state organizations: Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) or Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), that are both headquartered at Bloomington , IL.

Currently there are 168 Corn Grower and 58 Soybean Members in the county.  Illinois Corn Growers Association dues are $75.00 per year or three years for $145.00.  The Illinois Soybean Association dues are $80 per year or $195 for a three-year membership.  Dues payment can be made at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau office or directly to either state organization.  

Administrative Office:
DeKalb County Farm Bureau
1350 W. Prairie Dr .
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815/756-6361
Email: dcfb@dekalbfarmbureau.org

Benefits:
The Corn & Soybean Growers are a collective voice for the corn and soybean industries.  Local corn promotions include ethanol, corn food products such as corn oil and corn sweetener.  Local soybean promotions include soy diesel, soy ink, soy food products such as soynuts and soy oil.

Annually, a hybrid and variety comparison plot is sponsored and a Field Day is held in September.  Plot results are compiled and sent to all members.  

Leadership
18 board members elected to three year staggered terms

Jeff Heinsohn, Harvard  - President
Dan Faivre, DeKalb  -   Vice President
Jeff Craig, Monroe Center - Secretary
Jeff Hartmann, Maple Park - Treasurer
Directors
Berkeley Boehne, Shabbona    
Morgan Buchholz, Shabbona
Mike DeSchepper, Cortland
Pat Deutsch, Sycamore
Ed Gabriel, Sycamore
David Gletty, Waterman
Rick Griesbach, Davis Junction
Bill Grzywa, Esmond
Vickie Hernan-Faivre, DeKalb
Brett Mapel, DeKalb
Phillip Montgomery, Kirkland
Sandra Robertson, Cherry Valley
John Weberpal, Sycamore