As Commercial Agriculture Educator, Talon Becker facilitates and conducts research projects at the Ewing Demonstration Center as well as within the greater southern Illinois region. Becker helps with field days at Ewing Demonstration Center, collaborating with on-campus specialists and local community colleges, corresponds with clients and conducts field visits for agronomy related questions. He presents at community meetings, extension programs and other events, and co-organizes the annual Crop Management Conferences.