Douglas – Coles – Cumberland – Clark – Jasper – Effingham – Crawford – Clay – Richland – Lawrence
Kate Baker serves the Southeastern IL Region
From cost-share opportunities to the field-by-field data analysis, Kate is ready to help you bring conservation practices and data-driven business management to your farm. Reach out today to get started!
Kate Baker
kbaker@precisionconservation.org
309-307-7515
Kate Baker is the PCM specialist serving the Southeastern Illinois region. Originally from Neoga, IL, Kate was very involved with FFA in high school, particularly with agronomy and agricultural sciences, leading her to pursue a career in agriculture. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in crop, soil, and environmental management, as well as her master’s in plant, soil, and agricultural systems, both from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a passion for soil science which led her to working directly on projects researching cover crop varieties, cover crop management practices, and plant-soil nutrient balances. As a graduate assistant, she became more aware of how management practices can affect the bottom line of growers. She believes it is possible to make good stewardship decisions while maintaining yields and profit through strategic data analysis, which makes her a great fit for PCM!
Kate is excited to provide a valuable service to growers and hopes to make an impact on the scope of environmental conservation. She currently lives in rural Neoga on her family’s farmstead and enjoys swimming, fishing, hiking, and traveling. She is a proud SIU alumnus and loves to cheer on the Salukis!
