Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will feature Dr. Kristen Strom. Check back here for the agenda, consent agenda, and last year’s minutes.
WHEN: March 20, 2026
TIME: 10 AM to 3 PM
WHERE: Marquis Energy, LLC, Hennepin, IL
Sponsored by: COMPEER
Agenda
9:00 IARC Annual Meeting
10:00 IAW Meeting Start-Introductions/Welcome
10:15 Speaker: Dr. Kristen Strom
11:15 Break
11:30 Break for Lunch – Stone Jug
12:30 Consent Agenda-Dues Discussion
2:00 Marquis Presentation/Tour-Limited Availability
3:00 Marquis Presentation/Tour-Limited Availability
Speaker Biography:
Dr. Kristen Strom is an award-winning leader in agriculture and education who brings a powerful and relatable message to agricultural audiences. Alongside her husband Grant, in 2017 Kristen was honored with the Illinois Farm Bureau Agriculture Achievement Award and went on to win the national American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, recognizing their success in agriculture, community leadership, and service.
With a background as a teacher and professor, Kristen has earned multiple accolades for her leadership, teaching, and service. She now serves as the Director of Agriculture and Educational Outreach for an Illinois State Representative, where she works at the intersection of policy, education, and rural advocacy.
Kristen speaks to agricultural organizations, companies, and communities about the real challenges individuals face—balancing business, family, community, and personal well-being. Through storytelling, practical strategies, and her own experience navigating multiple roles, she helps audiences explore their own “peak” performance by rediscovering their purpose, establishing healthy habits, and creating more peace in their lives. Kristen reminds audiences that when we invest in our own wellness, our families, and communities thrive.