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Illinois State University IFAMA Global Case Competition Winning Team -Students and Co-advisors

Champion Redbird team heads to Brazil to defend its title at global ag conference

When Illinois State University returns a team to the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) 2025 Student Case Competition in June, it will be as defending champions. 

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Black and white photo of exterior of Atkin-Colby Hall.

This month in Illinois State University history: May
Several leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Vertical Farm at Illinois State University

New Vertical Farm at Illinois State University to serve as example of sustainable urban agriculture
A group of students and the faculty advisors at the NACTA competition

ISU Agriculture runner-up at 2025 NACTA student judging competitions, hosting the 2026 event

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ISU Freight Farm

Vertical Farm at ISU

The Vertical Farm at ISU will use a repurposed shipping container with an enclosed, controlled environment for growing plants year-round.

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University Farm Compost

Loading compost Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $40 per ton / $25 for smaller loads. No appointment necessary.
Loading by tall blue silos Contact - Jason Lindbom, Farm Manager at (309) 438-0288.
There is a call list on the front door of the main office if Jason is unavailable.

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