Lauran Widman

Lauran Widman is an experienced agricultural professional currently serving as the Agronomic Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Soybean Association since April 2024. Widman has held various roles in the agricultural sector, including Sales and Marketing Specialist at Widman Herefords Beef and Agricultural Assistant at Widman Farms, contributing to sales and operational activities. Previous positions include Marketing Specialist at Illinois Farm Bureau, Agriculture Instructor at Joliet Junior College, and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a focus on soybean research. Widman holds a Master's degree in Agricultural Production and a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy and Crop Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.