Dennis J. Noland
President of Noland Farms, Inc.
Dennis, the youngest of the four children, grew up with a wrench and screwdriver in his hand. Tinkering, fixing and building in
the shed was where he spent his childhood. He continued with this childhood interest and received his Associate Degree in Farm Machinery Technology from Spoon River College in 1982. After returning to the farm in 1982, he married Dani Meador, a kindergarten teacher. Together, they enjoy their annual bike vacations throughout the country on their Harley Davidson motorcycle. Dennis has passion for flying too, and has been a pilot since September of 1982. Anyone interested in viewing potential land investments by air or just a sightseeing trip from above could not be in a better set of hands. Dennis provides our farm with valuable mechanical and agronomic expertise.
Cell Phone – (217)433-8947
Email – dennis@nolandfarms.com
N. Duane Noland
Vice President of Noland Farms, Inc.
Duane grew up showing livestock in 4H and participating in Future Farmers of America (FFA). He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Agriculture in 1978 and married his high school sweetheart, Tina Beckett, in 1978. He began farming with Neil in 1980, became active in Farm Bureau and soon added Grant (1984) and Blake (1987) to the family. Through involvement in Farm Bureau, he started his
political career, serving as State Representative (1990-1998) and State Senator (1998-2003). He currently serves as President and CEO of the Association of Illinois Electric Co-ops, aiding on the farm during the Spring and Fall operations.
Cell Phone – (217)433-2979
Email – duane@nolandfarms.com
Grant A. Noland
Treasurer of Noland Farms, Inc.Grant
serves as Treasurer of our family farm. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Ag-Economics in 2006. Upon graduation, he worked as a commodity trader and elevator manager for ADM at facilities in Indiana and Illinois. Grant & Logan, an accountant at ADM, are proud parents of Hudson, Elizabeth and Harrison. He is a graduate of The Exective Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP) and Illinois Ag Leadership Program. He serves on the Macon County Board and Congressman Rodney Davis’s Ag-Advisory Board. His farm responsibilities include relationship building, financial analysis and operational logistics.
Cell Phone – (217)433-8084
Email – grant@nolandfarms.com
Blake A. Noland
After High School Blake followed his passion for tractors, and enrolled in Lakeland Community college’s John Deere Tech program. During the two years of classroom and on the job training Blake graduated with an associates in John Deere Technology. In 2010, Blake finished his bachelors of Science majoring in Agriculture Systems a minor in Agriculture Business at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
After college, Blake spent a short time as a Farm Manger at a local bank and six years in the seed industry managing a program aimed at helping young farmers get back to the family farm. He currently owns and operates Birddog Workforce Scouting, which focuses on placement within the skilled trades. Blake aids in Spring and Fall operations and manages special projects.
Blake and his wife, Kristin, reside southwest of Decatur with their two you daughters, Lyla and June. Kristin moved from cities in Virginia, California, Florida, and most recently a small town in central Illinois.
Email – blake@nolandfarms.com