Illinois Extension welcomes new Commercial Agriculture Educator
Logan County native Reagen Tibbs to serve in tri-county area
 

[January 03, 2024]    University of Illinois Extension is pleased to welcome Reagen Tibbs as the new Commercial Agriculture Educator serving Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties.

“Many in our ag community have expressed a great need for Extension services and access to non-biased research information,” said Illinois Extension County Director Terri Casey. “This is why we are so excited to welcome Reagen to our team to offer area producers the local assistance they need.”

Tibbs recently graduated with a master’s degree from Illinois State University. His thesis research focused on farmers utilizing precision agriculture technologies to conduct on-farm experiments. He also had an article published in the “Journal of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers” discussing the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

Tibbs comes from a farming background. His family has been raising shorthorn cattle in Logan County for over 58 years, and the family has been farming for over 100 years. He was an active member of the Hollanders 4-H Club and the Lincoln FFA Chapter, receiving his State FFA Degree in 2017. Tibbs attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture communications and political science in 2021.

“I have always had a passion for advocating for farmers and helping them navigate the tightrope that is agricultural production,” said Tibbs. “I am excited to be a resource and offer assistance to farmers in Logan, Menard and Sangamon counties. I am looking forward to building more connections with farmers and other key stakeholders and providing educational opportunities on various agricultural production topics.”

Tibbs can be reached at the Logan Extension Office at 980 N. Postville Dr. in Lincoln or by calling 217-732-8289. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch). His email address is [e-mail]. More information about local Illinois Extension activities can be found at extension.illinois.edu/lms.

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[Amy Zepp, 4-H Program Coordinator, Sangamon County]