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Women Break Ground in Farming Roles Across Illinois
In a shift from traditional care to leadership, women like Julie Heaton Sherry Heller and Greta Clendenin are forging careers in farming. They pursue agriculture degrees, run farrow houses, cattle operations, and serve in farm management roles previously reserved for men, aided by improved facilities and extension programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knol
Ithern Illinoisan
Julie Heaton
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Sherry Heller
Greta Glendenin
Miss Heaton
Peoria
Siuc
School of Agriculture
William Doerr
Agriculture Det
Doerr
Dixon Lee Jr
Lee
SIU
David Marshall
Murphysboro
Wilbur
County Extension Service