LLCC’s Harmon honored by Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education
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LLCC Professor of Agronomy Bill Harmon was recently honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education with the organization’s Excellence in Education Award. (Submitted photo)
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE
Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy at Lincoln Land Community College, recently received the Bill Johnson Excellence in Education Award at the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) ceremony in Atlanta, Illinois.
According to information provided by ILCAE, Harmon’s work has significantly contributed to the overall strength and quality of the LLCC agriculture program.
Specifically, ILCAE cited Harmon’s efforts to secure and create the Kreher Ag Center, expand the reach of the program, and grow the number of students enrolled in agriculture education.
In addition, according to ILCAE, Harmon’s efforts have led to LLCC’s agriculture program hosting national events and providing hands-on instruction to students both at the college and through domestic and international travel experiences.
The award bestowed upon Harmon, according to information from ILCAE, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advocacy and commitment to advancing agricultural education across the state.
In a press release provided by LLCC, the College’s Dean of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Brent Dean praised Harmon’s work on behalf of LLCC and its students.
“Bill Harmon’s dedication to agricultural education has transformed opportunities for our students and strengthened the program’s impact across the region,” Todd stated in the release.
“His leadership and vision exemplify the very best of our college’s mission to prepare future leaders in agriculture.”
Harmon has taught agriculture at LLCC since 1997. LLCC Agriculture prepares students for careers in agriculture and/or university transfer through degrees and certificates in agriculture, agribusiness, precision agronomy/custom application, and horticulture and cultivation.
For more information on the LLCC agriculture program, visit the program’s website at https://www.llcc.edu/explore/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/agriculture.
