Lake County Agriculture Community Mourns Todd Price, Remembered for Education and Service

 Todd Price, a respected agricultural leader, educator and advocate from Lake County, Illinois, has died following a sudden loss that has left colleagues, friends and members of the agricultural community mourning. The Lake County Farm Bureau announced his passing with deep sadness, remembering Price as a trusted colleague, valued friend and dedicated supporter of agriculture. His career centered on helping people understand farming, preserving rural traditions and creating stronger connections between agricultural communities and the public.

Much of Price’s work focused on agricultural education and outreach. He believed in the importance of helping communities understand how agriculture shapes everyday life, while also protecting the history and traditions connected to farming. Through professional and community involvement, he supported opportunities for people to learn about agriculture in meaningful ways. His efforts brought together education, history and public engagement, allowing agricultural stories and experiences to reach audiences beyond the farming community itself.

Price became widely associated with Historic Wagner Farm, where his leadership helped connect visitors with the region’s agricultural history and rural heritage. The farm provides an important setting for people to experience and learn about farming, and Price contributed to efforts that made those educational experiences meaningful. His work there reflected a broader commitment to showing how agriculture is connected not only to food production, but also to community history, education and the traditions passed between generations.

He also played an important role in the work of Farm Foundation, an organization focused on agricultural innovation, education and policy. Colleagues recognized Price for helping bring the organization’s Innovation and Education Campus in Libertyville to life. The campus created opportunities for learning, collaboration and conversations about agriculture’s future. Price’s involvement demonstrated his interest in creating spaces where agricultural leaders, educators and others could exchange ideas and explore challenges facing the industry.

Beyond individual projects and institutions, Price was remembered for the way he worked with people. Colleagues described a leader committed to teamwork, mentorship and strengthening agricultural communities. His influence was not limited to a single organization or position; instead, it developed through relationships and shared efforts. Those qualities helped make him a valued figure among people working to advance agricultural education and preserve connections between farming and the wider public.

News of Price’s death brought tributes from colleagues, friends and community members who remembered his professionalism, generosity and commitment to service. The Lake County Farm Bureau described his impact on agriculture throughout the region as significant, emphasizing contributions that could continue benefiting future generations. For those who worked alongside him, his passing represents the loss of someone who devoted much of his professional life to helping agriculture remain understood, respected and connected to the communities it serves.

Price is survived by his wife, Laura, and daughter, Cassidy, along with extended family, friends and colleagues who continue to honor his memory. As they reflect on his life, they remember a man whose dedication to agriculture, education and community service shaped people and organizations around him. From Historic Wagner Farm to Farm Foundation, his work helped create lasting opportunities for learning and collaboration. Todd Price’s legacy will remain tied to the agricultural community he served with dedication.