Although Jake Stricklin lived on his family farm for much of his life, he has only actively managed the farm since 2016. At that time, he moved to his current location and now farms 450 acres of corn and soybeans in Illinois. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District. Over the past few years, Jake has steadily implemented conservation practices on all his farm acres and is now helping other farmers throughout the county plant cover crops, highlighting opportunities for reduced tillage, and advising farmers based on his experiences.