Our Board of Directors is working diligently...
to ensure veterans in Illinois have the resources they need to pursue a career in agriculture.
In 2016 a Farmer Veterans Alliance working group was established, consisting of representatives ranging from Ag Safety programs, current Farmer Veterans, Commodities representatives, and organizations with an interest in veterans or farming.
In November 2019 Illinois became a formal state chapter of the National Farmer Veteran Coalition.
Our Board of Directors
Zaelon Rohwebder: President Short Legs & Eggs Farm
Donna Lehrer: Vice-President Big Rock Organics & Ester’s Place
Raghela Scavuzzo: Secretary, Illinois Farm Bureau
Beth Bolger: Treasurer, Farm Credit IL
Karen Zelko: Compeer Financial
Ellen Ewing: Growing Healthy Veterans
Advisory Board
Nicole Moore, Illinois Department of Agriculture
Become an board Member or Advisory board member
We welcome veteran farmer members to get involved and learn more about becoming a board member. Simply fill out the form below and one of our team members will get back to you.
If you are not a veteran farmer, but you are interested in assisting with the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Illinois as an Advisory Board member, fill out the form below and one of our team members will get back to you. If you are a farmer-veteran or are interested in associate membership, please click here to get involved!