Mike Green brings knowledge and experience developed over his nearly forty-year career in the farming industry. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Eastern Illinois University earned in 1970. He has served on many boards and committees related to agriculture and has traveled abroad many times, including a recent trip to Mexico to educate himself and others on the current status of global agriculture. Mike and Jerelyn have two sons; Cory and Justin.
Jerelyn Green graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in Education in 1970. She is a dedicated account manager record keeper for the farm and its subsidiaries. Her attention to detail is impeccable and her ability to complete tasks is commendable. She, too, has served on several committees and boards related to agriculture. Additionally, Jerelyn volunteers her time to her church through service on the finance and worship committees.
Cory Green brings accounting and fiscal knowledge to the farming operation. Cory graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in finance. He is very organized and strives for efficiency in marketing and record-keeping for individual land owners. Cory is responsible for day-to-day management issues related to Heritage Family Farms. Cory works with the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Committee and is a graduating member of the group Cultivating Master Farmers. He is currently participating in TPAP training.
Cory's wife Lee, graduated from Augustana College with her degree in Biology. She works full time as a Chemist at the Illinois State Water Survey. She is very involved in her community from volunteering for Vacation Bible School and Choir Cantoring at Forty Martyr's Catholic Church, in Tuscola, to serving as a director on the Tuscola Chamber of Commerce. She is an avid golfer and represents the Green Family in many golf outings throughout the year. Lee helps on the farm with special projects and helps make meals for the field workers in the fall. Lee and Cory have a daughter, Maddie.
Justin's life-long desire was to be part of the farm operation. In 1996 after graduating early from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Agri-Business, Justin's aspiration of becoming a partner in the family operation became a reality. Justin's interest in technology and knowledge of agri-business keeps us abreast of the latest innovations in farming practices. He keeps extensive and accurate records for each field from the time the crop is planted until the time it is harvested. Justin's innate ability to problem-solve maintenance issues with equipment allows Heritage Family Farms' equipment to function at maximum efficiency. Justin served on the Illinois Farm Bureau State Young Leaders Committee and is a past president of the Young Leaders Committee. Justin is a drainage commissioner for a rural township and serves on the local Ag Center board. He was just elected to the Douglas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and is serving his first of a two year term as a member of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. Justin has also served on various committees for his church.
Justin's wife Monica holds an M.S. in Speech/Language Pathology from Illinois State University which was earned in 1999. She recently decided to be a stay-at-home mom after the birth of their third child. Monica also leads the education committee at the United Methodist Church as well as serves on the finance team, Administrative Council and Vacation Bible School and maintains the church website. Additionally she has lead the local county 4-H club and been a youth group leader for almost 10 years. Monica fills-in at the farm on special projects. She is always willing to help with planning celebrations, computer work, our website and even cleaning when needed. She also helps feed the crew in the fall. Justin and Monica have three children, Makenna, Jace and Beau.
Dorothy Clausen is the widow of Lloyd Clausen. Lloyd's father founded our farm back in 1902. Dorothy is passionate about our family's farm and the farming way of life. She is still active in the happenings of the farm.
keeper for the farm and its subsidiaries. Her attention to detail is impeccable and her ability to complete tasks is commendable. She, too, has served on several committees and boards related to agriculture. Additionally, Jerelyn volunteers her time to her church through service on the finance and worship committees.
Cory Green brings accounting and fiscal knowledge to the farming operation. Cory graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in finance. He is very organized and strives for efficiency in marketing and record-keeping for individual land owners. Cory is responsible for day-to-day management issues related to Heritage Family Farms. Cory works with the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Committee and is a graduating member of the group Cultivating Master Farmers. He is currently participating in TPAP training.
Water Survey. She is very involved in her community from volunteering for Vacation Bible School and Choir Cantoring at Forty Martyr's Catholic Church, in Tuscola, to serving as a director on the Tuscola Chamber of Commerce. She is an avid golfer and represents the Green Family in many golf outings throughout the year. Lee helps on the farm with special projects and helps make meals for the field workers in the fall. Lee and Cory have a daughter, Maddie.
Justin's life-long desire was to be part of the farm operation. In 1996 after graduating early from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Agri-Business, Justin's aspiration of becoming a partner in the family operation became a reality. Justin's interest in technology and knowledge of agri-business keeps us abreast of the latest innovations in farming practices. He keeps extensive and accurate records for each field from the time the crop is planted until the time it is harvested. Justin's innate ability to problem-solve maintenance issues with equipment allows Heritage Family Farms' equipment to function at maximum efficiency. Justin served on the Illinois Farm Bureau State Young Leaders Committee and is a past president of the Young Leaders Committee. Justin is a drainage commissioner for a rural township and serves on the local Ag Center board. He was just elected to the Douglas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and is serving his first of a two year term as a member of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. Justin has also served on various committees for his church.
decided to be a stay-at-home mom after the birth of their third child. Monica also leads the education committee at the United Methodist Church as well as serves on the finance team, Administrative Council and Vacation Bible School and maintains the church website. Additionally she has lead the local county 4-H club and been a youth group leader for almost 10 years. Monica fills-in at the farm on special projects. She is always willing to help with planning celebrations, computer work, our website and even cleaning when needed. She also helps feed the crew in the fall. Justin and Monica have three children, Makenna, Jace and Beau.
Dorothy Clausen is the widow of Lloyd Clausen. Lloyd's father founded our farm back in 1902. Dorothy is passionate about our family's farm and the farming way of life. She is still active in the happenings of the farm.