Marquis Who’s Who Honors James Zeeb for Expertise in Agriculture, Farming, and Entrepreneurship
GREENVILLE, IL, May 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — James Zeeb has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Zeeb is a distinguished figure in farmland and conservation management, with a career spanning five decades showcasing his dedication to agriculture and sustainable land use. As the owner and manager of Production Horizons since 2013, he has been instrumental in overseeing the maintenance and upgrade of conservation structures while managing farm land investments in Greenville, Illinois, and Morrisonville, Illinois. Mr. Zeeb’s work involves close collaboration with companies like Harvest-Max Associates to efficiently optimize fertilizer applications and with conservation projects, exploring new concepts in watershed management with companies like Invicta Water, Inc. demonstrating his commitment to innovative and environmentally friendly farming practices.
In addition, Mr. Zeeb has been co-owner and co-founder of Zeeb Land & Development LLC since 2003, where he further emphasizes his land development and management expertise in an environmentally friendly housing community. Moreover, he has been leading Agri-Dynamics Inc. since 1977 as its owner and president. This tenured venture has included applying Mr. Zeeb’s knowledge of farmland investment and installing conservation structures to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company strives to utilize the latest technology to achieve globally competitive costs per bushel for its com and soybean production.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Zeeb has been an active member of industry-related organizations such as the Farm Bureau, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Southwestern Electric Cooperative. His support in these associations underscores his commitment to advancing agricultural practices and policies that benefit farmers and the environment. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Zeeb has significantly contributed to civic-minded organizations and initiatives to support local communities. He serves as the Lake Raymond Homeowners’ Association chairperson, has participated in the Illinois South Project and the annual New Year’s Eve extreme pyro event at Lake Raymond, and has contributed to several local charities.
In light of his efforts, Mr. Zeeb has been recognized with awards such as Outstanding Farm Family at the Illinois State Fair and Outstanding Young Farmer. He also received several honorary degrees from the Future Farmers of America Organization.
Passionate about horticulture, Mr. Zeeb has notably planted approximately 2,000 trees around his property, and maintains a producing pawpaw orchard. Looking ahead, he is focused on expanding a fiber optic internet service to Lake Raymond. Mr. Zeeb is also dedicated to enhancing Lake Raymond’s conservation structures and ensuring the long-term viability of his housing development, where he lives, as well as installing new conservation infrastructure of his farmland for future generations.
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