Sophia Odle

 Sophia is a professional farmland manager in Illinois who represents farmland owners in the management of their corn, soybean, and specialty-crop properties. She listens closely to each landowner’s goals and delivers customized farmland management strategies that align with those objectives while supporting increased land value, improved farm productivity, and strong long-term financial returns. 

She has led a wide range of farm improvement projects, including drainage improvements, land-use transitions, and conservation projects on Illinois farmland. Sophia is also known for working with landowners who have unique properties and ownership goals. One notable example is her management of Clearview Farm, a 140-acre regenerative agriculture and community engagement farm in Champaign, Illinois, featuring a locally popular sunflower maze that draws thousands of visitors each summer. 

With a background in both farmland management and education, Sophia is highly communicative, approachable, and sincere. She prioritizes helping farmland owners feel informed, confident, and supported, ensuring they have a trusted advocate in every management decision affecting their farm. 

If you are an Illinois landowner seeking guidance, Sophia welcomes a conversation. She provides customized farmland management strategies supported by farmland data and local insight. These strategies are designed to protect your land’s value and total financial return, meet your ownership goals, and simplify the responsibilities of modern-day farmland ownership. 

EDUCATION 

University of Illinois, B.S. in Agricultural & Consumer Economics and Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, 2023, Champaign, IL 

AFFILIATIONS, ACCREDITATIONS, AWARDS 

·       Champaign County Young Ag Leaders 

·       American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers 

·       Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers – Technology Committee 

·       Illinois Association FFA Alumni & Supporters – 100th Anniversary Planning Committee
 

LICENSES
#475.209988
Licensed Real Estate Broker: Illinois
Expiration: April 30, 2026