Agricultural Education Center
We feed the minds that feed and fuel world.
Hand-on programs, research and internship connections with the University of Illinois, and caring, veteran instructors serving students in a close-knit environment make JWCC’s Agricultural Education Center one-of-a-kind in Illinois.
100% Ag Internship Placement
…and more
Programs & Courses
Services
Events
“I was given phenomenal opportunities to grow and personal instruction that prepared me for my future. John Wood is an amazing place to study agriculture.”
Dusti Irwin ‘15
National Collegiate FFA Ambassador
Ag Educator
JWCC’s Ag Alumni Livestock Judging Event and the Ag Alumni Golf Outing are just among the many events sponsored. JWCC ag students also earn state and national recognition in intercollegiate agriculture competitions.
Facilities
The Orr Corporation led a $2.5 million campaign to construct a 24,000-square-foot facility that opened in Fall 2022 to expand the JWCC Agricultural Education Center and the U of I Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center in Baylis, IL. The newly completed facility houses offices and classrooms, an exposition/arena space and an animal care unit designed for short-term or temporary housing for the welfare of animals. The building will address multiple agricultural education and development issues in West Central Illinois and further enhance research, teaching and activities throughout the region.
JWCC Agricultural Education Center
37803 Street, Hwy 104, Baylis, IL 62314
Agricultural Education Center Staff
Bethany Beeler
Instructor
217.641.4232
Justin Lewis
Instructor
217.641.4377
Jody Heavner
Director
217.641.4558
Phone: 217.641.4558 or 217.236.4711
Email: ag@yunlu-marry.com