Greene County ISU Extension to Host Ag Coffee on Farmland Security

The free event will cover ways for farmers to protect their property.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Greene County ISU Extension Office is hosting an Ag Coffee event on Friday, February 21st from 9:30-11am. The topic will be 'Farmland Security' and will be led by Extension Field Agriculture Engineer Tony Mensing. The informal discussion is open to the public and aims to provide tips and advice on how farmers can keep their property secure, including the use of cameras and other technologies.

Why it matters

Farmland security is an important issue for agricultural communities, as farms can be vulnerable to vandalism, theft, and other crimes. This event provides an opportunity for local farmers to learn about practical steps they can take to protect their land and assets.

The details

The Ag Coffee event is sponsored by Landus Cooperative and will take place at the Greene County ISU Extension Office. Extension Director Jeff Lamoureux says the discussion will cover a range of farmland security topics, including the use of cameras and other security technologies. Mensing has led similar Ag Coffee events in the past and is known for providing valuable, actionable information to the farming community.

  • The Ag Coffee event will be held on Friday, February 21, 2026 from 9:30-11am.

The players

Jeff Lamoureux

The Greene County Extension Director who is hosting the Ag Coffee event.

Tony Mensing

The Extension Field Agriculture Engineer who will be leading the discussion on farmland security.

Landus Cooperative

The sponsor of the Ag Coffee event.

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What they’re saying

“Kind of talk about, if you need cameras, some other things, ways to keep your property secure. So I think it's an important topic and probably a topic that's relevant and what's going on with some of the technology right now.”

— Jeff Lamoureux, Greene County Extension Director (Raccoon Valley Radio)

What’s next

The Ag Coffee event is free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required.

The takeaway

This Ag Coffee event provides an opportunity for local farmers to learn practical tips and strategies for improving the security of their farmland and assets, which is an important concern in agricultural communities.