The Mid-West Farm Report has added Ben Jarboe from Paxton, Illinois to its team of reporters.
Jarboe grew up on a corn and soybean operation. He attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, where he received a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management. During his time at Illinois College, Jarboe was a four-year member of the baseball team. He also enjoys outdoor activities, fishing, and hanging out with friends.
Farming helped spark Jarboe’s passion for agriculture. It’s how he developed an interest in learning about different types of farming and farm technology. Growing up around farming left him wanting to learn more about the industry.
“I remember when I was younger all I wanted to do was be in the fields and on tractors,” he says. “My
love for farming has never wavered.”
Jarboe is excited to immerse himself in Wisconsin agriculture, exploring both the similarities and
differences from the agriculture he knows in Illinois.
“Even though I get told I should buy a cow because of the amount of milk I drink, growing up in a state that focused on crops didn’t give me much of a chance to learn about the dairy industry,” he says. “So I’m excited for the opportunity to learn about the dairy industry and get to know more about what it takes to be a dairy farmer.”
The first order of business for Jarboe is to get out to county fairs and festivals to introduce himself to Wisconsin and its residents. There’s not much that he won’t talk about, so don’t be afraid to go up to him and have a conversation! As someone who grew up on a farm himself, Jarboe can’t wait to hear about your farm stories.
Jarboe joins Stephanie Hoff, Charitee Seebecker, and the Fabulous Farm Babe, Pam Jahnke, in bringing farm and food news to Wisconsinites.
If you wish to contact Jarboe, you can email him at [email protected].
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