Brent Bidner, Death: Brent Bidner, of London, Ontario a Real Estate Agent passed away sadly. Brent was raised on a crop and livestock operation in McLean County, Illinois. He was active in the production of corn, soybeans, and hay, and was part owner of a hog and cattle operation. Brent lives in Monticello with his wife, Lisa, and has two sons, Jake and Ryan. He obtained B.S. Agricultural Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1983-1987. He is survived by his family, friends, and colleagues.

Hertz Farm Management is a family-owned company that is a leading provider of professional farm management, agricultural real estate, and property valuation services. The company has been in business for over 75 years and is active throughout the United States. Their services include developing and implementing a farm plan that meets their client’s ownership goals and objectives. Select a farm operator and negotiating a lease that satisfies the plan objectives. Supervise the operation of all crop and livestock activities.

According to his Linked In account, Brent manages over 40,000 acres in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Iowa. He is the managing real estate broker in Illinois for the Monticello office and also has his Indiana Broker’s License. Since joining Hertz in 1989, Brent has been an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. In 1994 he received the designation of Accredited Farm Manager. In 2012 Brent was named Farm Manager of the Year for the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He is also a member and past President of the Monticello Rotary Club and several other organizations. In addition, Brent manages the Monticello Hertz Office and all of its staff.

Brent Bidner’s obituary will be organized by the family