Your Crop Experts
University of Illinois Extension supports the economic viability and environmental sustainability of productive lands in Illinois. Our educators and specialists can provide recommendations and information or refer you to appropriate resources targeted to your needs.
Find the expert for your specific crop question
Travis Burke
Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader
(217) 333-1106
Bronwyn Aly
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
618-695-2441
Kacie Athey
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Alexis Barnes
Horticulture Extension Educator
(618) 939-3434
Talon Becker
Commercial Agronomy Specialist
217-300-0576
Katie Bell
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
(618) 395-2191
N. Dennis Bowman
Extension Digital Agriculture Specialist
217-244-0851
Steven Brand
Commercial Agriculture Specialist
(217) 300-8057
Rachel Curry
Agriculture and Agribusiness Educator 1
(217) 265-0851
Meagan Diss
Commercial Agriculture Specialist
(217) 300-5386
Nick Frillman
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
309-663-8306
Zachary Grant
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
(217) 300-2560
Emily Hansen
Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator
(815) 433-0707
Nicole Haverback
Watershed Outreach Associate
(309) 932-3447
Dane Hunter
Commercial Agriculture Specialist
217-333-7380
Nathan Johanning
Commercial Agriculture Specialist
(618) 939-3434
Grant McCarty
Extension Educator Local Food Systems and Small Farms
815-986-4357
Kathryn Pereira
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
(217) 244-4324
Diane Plewa
Plant Diagnostic Outreach Specialist
(217) 300-3441
Kathryn Seebruck
Extension Educator, Agronomy/Crop Sciences
(815) 986-4357
Nicholas Seiter
Extension Field Crops Entomologist
(217) 300-7199
Reagen Tibbs
Commercial Agriculture Educator
(217) 732-8289
Luke Zwilling
Watershed Outreach Associate
(217) 300-2991
Pesticide Safety Experts
Travis Cleveland
Extension Specialist, Plant Pathology
(217) 244-1883
John Schepis
Extension Specialist
(217) 300-3985
Michelle Wiesbrook
Extension Specialist, Weed Science
(217) 244-4397
Steven Zhu
Instructional Designer
(217) 244-3107