In the heart of Illinois, agriculture isn't just an industry; it's a way of life. Nestled in the town of Normal, the agricultural community has found a new center for education – the recently unveiled Ag Complex at Heartland Community College.

The GROWMARK System will welcome a new class of 95 interns for the summer of 2024 starting on May 13.

 GROWMARK, Inc. has partnered with Optimus Technologies, Inc., to test biodiesel in five semi-tractors in GROWMARK’s Manito Transit fleet as a potential pathway for transitioning the entire fleet to low-carbon fuels as part of GROWMARK’s ongoing efforts to look for decarbonization opportunities within the GROWMARK System. 

GROWMARK and its FS-affiliated companies have named the Enduring Farm winners for the 2023 calendar year in addition to publishing its annual Endure report detailing the GROWMARK System’s environmental, social, and governance engagement for the prior calendar year, as part of the System’s sustainability efforts.