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The IVCC Foundation provides over $400,000 in scholarships, with over $50,000 in scholarships for agriculture students! 

Below are the IVCC Foundation agriculture scholarship offerings*:

Jack and Kathy Cantlin and the Cantlin Law Firm 
(part-time enrollment status eligible)

1. High school graduate from either Serena Community Unit 2, Earlville Community Unit 9, Ottawa Township, Marquette Academy, Mendota, L-P Township High Schools

2. Resident of LaSalle County

3. Pursuing an agriculture-related career
   
   

The Cantlin Law Firm/Jack & Kathy Cantlin 
(part-time enrollment status eligible)

1. Demonstrated leadership abilities and school or community service involvement

2. Pursuing a career in agriculture, education or law
   
   

Compeer Financial 
(part-time enrollment status eligible)

1. Studying agriculture, or an agriculture-related degree / certificate

2. Reside in Compeer’s 144-county territory
   
   

Davis Family Agriculture 

1. IVCC district high school graduate, home-school or GED graduate or first-time IVCC attendee

2. Pursuing an agriculture-related career

3. Minimum 2.50 GPA

Dieken Agriculture 
(part-time enrollment status eligible)

1. Streator Township High School graduate and a Streator resident

2. Applicant must be or intend to register in either degree program A.A.S. Agricultural Business Management or A.A.S. Agronomy

3. Pursuing an agriculture-related career

4. Minimum 2.45 GPA

Lyndon & June Hildebrand Memorial

1. IVCC district high school graduate, home-school or GED graduate

2. Pursuing an agriculture-related career

3. Minimum 2.50 GPA

Illini State Bank 

1. High school graduate or first-time IVCC attendee

2. Pursuing an agriculture-related career

3. Minimum 2.50 GPA
   Note: Preference for awarding may be given to residents from Lostant, Oglesby, or Tonica

McDonnell Farms 

1. Pursuing an agriculture-related career

2. Minimum 3.00 GPA

3. NOTE: Preference may be given to applicant with farming background (currently lives or grew up on a farm or membership in any ag-related clubs)

4. NOTE: If chosen as a recipient, enrollment in one agriculture course (AGR) is required.
   
   

Ralph & Loraine Scriba 

1. Pursuing an agriculture-related career

2. Minimum 2.25 GPA
   
   

O.J. Stoutner 
(part-time enrollment status eligible)

1. Resident of LaSalle County or Bureau County

2. Pursuing a career in agriculture, finance or political science

3. Minimum 2.50 GPA
   
   

J. Davis & Mary G. Small 

1. Resident of an IVCC district county

2. Sophomore status (30+ credit hours completed at IVCC by end of Spring 2023)

3. Minimum 2.50 GPA

4. Intentions of transferring to a four-year institution to earn an undergraduate degree in agriculture

5. NOTE: Preference may be given to applicant who is currently active or previously participated in ag-related organizations or clubs.
   
   

Robert A. & Perley Strong 
(part-time enrollment status eligible)

1. IVCC district resident

2. Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in agriculture courses

3. Minimum 3.00 GPA
   
   

Joe & Gayle Pasieka

1. Pursuing an agriculture-related career

2. IVCC district resident

3. NOTE: Preference for awarding may be given to applicants with farming background: currently lives on or grew up on a farm and/or is involved in any ag-related organization or clubs.

4. NOTE: If chosen as a recipient, enrollment in two ag courses (AGR) are required.

Clarence J. Trompeter Agriculture 

1. Current IVCC student (high school students excluded)

2. Resident of LaSalle County

3. Applicant must be or intend to register in the A.A.S. Agricultural Business Management or Agronomy degree program for the awarded year.
   OR
   Applicant must be registered or intend to register in the A.S. degree with agriculture courses completed or registered for the awarded year.

4. Minimum 3.00 GPA
   
   

Utica Garden Club
(part-time enrollment status eligible)

1. Intentions of transferring to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in horticulture or agriculture

2. Minimum 3.00 GPA

3. NOTE: Preference may be given to applicant with agriculture background.

4. NOTE: If no applicant meets eligibility requirement 1, then the following disciplines are accepted, but not limited to: agronomy, biochemistry, botany, ecology, entomology, environmental studies, forestry, microbiology, plant pathology, pest control, soil conservation, soil science or waste management.
   
   

*IVCC Foundation scholarship award amounts vary based upon available funds. The IVCC Foundation has the authority to not award any scholarship posted within the website or listed in any publication. 

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In August 2025, IVCC broke ground on Phase II unveiling renderings of what will be a state-of-the-art agricultural education center that will hold agriculture classroom and lab spaces, faculty offices, and student collaboration space. This new building will be named in honor of the late IVCC President Emeritus Dr. Alfred E Wisgoski thanks to a generous gift from the Wisgoski family. Dr. Wisgoski served as the President of IVCC for over two decades. To learn more about the new facilities or to see how you can be a part of this exciting new step for IVCC Ag, visit the Ag Forward Campaign Website. The new Ag Complex will be housed on the college's 150-acre farm allowing for increased hands on field and lab experiences for students. Phase I was completed in July 2020 with the construction of an agricultural storage and routine maintenance building.

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Check in regularly for events being hosted by IVCC Agriculture! We are in the planning phase for our fall open house!

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Ag Club

The Ag Club is a student organization associated with the agriculture program at IVCC. Its purpose is to enrich knowledge of agriculture through activities, leadership, and involvement. Members plan fundraisers and community events, attend socials, and compete at the Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Organization annual conference. All IVCC students are invited to join Ag Club, regardless of their affiliation with the agriculture program.

 

Ag Ambassadors

IVCC Ag Ambassadors are student representatives who attend agriculture networking and recruitment events to share their IVCC Ag experience with the community and future students. Ag Ambassadors are selected from student applicants who are eager to share a student student perspective on how a degree or certificate from IVCC Ag can and has helped them achieve their goals.

Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Organization  

IVCC Ag Club members are also members of the PAS Organization. PAS prepares collegiate agriculture students for the workforce through employment experience programs, networking opportunities, and organizational activities. Students can participate in PAS competitions at local, state, and national levels.

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference

Students in the IVCC Ag program have the opportunity to participate in the annual NACTA Judging Conference. This conference is a national event that has been hosted in Nebraska, California, Idaho, Texas, and in 2026 will be hosted by Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois. Students apply their knowledge and compete with participants from across North America in categories including crops, livestock management, dairy cattle, soils, and more. 

Collegiate Farm Bureau / Farm Bureau Young Leaders

The Farm Bureau Young Leaders Program provides opportunities for individuals ages 18-35 to fuel their passion for agriculture. Members have the opportunity to attend various statewide events to enhance their Illinois Farm Bureau experience. They also have the opportunity to participate in the Collegiate Farm Bureau (CFB) program. CFB bridges the gap between participation in high school ag programs and future involvement as an Illinois Farm Bureau member. CFB members are provided opportunities for networking, professional development, and leadership through community service, agriculture education, and advocacy opportunities. IVCC Ag Club collaborates with the LaSalle County Farm Bureau Young Leaders and aims to form a Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter.  

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IVCC Breaks Ground on $7.6 million Education Agricultural Center

IVCC to Develop $8 Million Ag Facility

IVCC Ag Students Train with Ag Sprayer Simulator

 

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IVCC Agriculture has worked with leaders in the agriculture industry to establish a variety of internship opportunities so that students can gain valuable hands-on experience preparing them for career success. Internship opportunities are almost endless! Interns work with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment within the management, agronomy, precision ag, and animal and grain production sectors. For more information, contact one of our program coordinators today!Back To Top

Willard Mott
Agriculture Instructor & Program Co-Coordinator

Phone: 815-224-0413
E-mail: willard_mott@ivcc.edu

Dr. Jennifer Timmers
Agriculture Instructor & Program Co-Coordinator

Phone: 815-224-0495
E-mail: jennifer_timmers@ivcc.edu 

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