Billie Lentz

I'm a fifth-generation farmer from Rolla, North Dakota, USA-just ten miles from the Canadian border-where I grow soybeans, malt barley, canola, and wheat. I recently took over my grandfather's share of our family farm and now work alongside my dad and fellow GFN member, Doyle, as I transition into full ownership. I'm proud to be the first woman in my family to manage the farm. Before returning home to farm, I worked in corporate marketing at John Deere, where I gained valuable experience in brand strategy and digital communications. That role helped shape my understanding of agriculture from both an industry and producer perspective. I now serve on the board of directors for the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and was part of the 2024 class of the American Soybean Association's Young Leader Program. I hold a degree in Agricultural Economics from North Dakota State University (Class of 2022). Off the farm, I work full-time as the Marketing, Communications, and Recruitment Manager for Legacy Cooperative, a farmer-owned business that supports our rural communities. I'm passionate about advocating for youth in agriculture and regularly volunteer with local 4-H and FFA programs.