Congratulations to our journeymen! August 28, 2026 marked the first FIELD Pro class certification ceremony at Heritage FS, Inc. They had 14 individuals complete one of the first registered agricultural apprenticeships through the Department of Labor in Illinois. These custom applicators learned, worked, and collaborated together over the last year.

Our partnership with Parkland College, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, and GROWMARK, Inc. helped set these individuals up for success. Special shoutout to Dr. Howard Brown, Lee Emerick, and Sarah Koester our instructors!