Jason Danner, a lifelong advocate for Iowa agriculture, Director of Sales Services at Heartland Co-op, and respected leader in precision ag and sales strategy, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was 54 years old.
Jason dedicated over 30 years to empowering local farmers, mentoring sales teams, and driving sustainable agricultural solutions across west-central Iowa.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Jason Danner |
| Date of Passing | July 22, 2026 |
| Hometown | Boone, Iowa |
| Education |
Iowa State University (B.S. in Agribusiness, Sales & Marketing, 1994)
Iowa Central Community College (A.S. in Agribusiness, 1992) |
| Primary Career Roles |
Director of Sales Services & Region Sales Manager at Heartland Co-op
Business Unit Lead at Landus |
| Key Expertise | Precision Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Rural Marketing, Crop Protection |
Early Life & Academic Foundation
Raised on his family’s farm in west-central Iowa, Jason developed a deep-rooted passion for agriculture at an early age. His hands-on experience on the farm inspired him to pursue higher education focused on supporting Iowa’s agricultural economy.
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Iowa Central Community College (1990–1992): Earned his Associate degree in Agribusiness.
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Iowa State University (1992–1994): Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, with an emphasis on sales and marketing.
Three Decades of Leadership in Iowa Agriculture
Jason’s professional career spanned more than 30 years in agricultural sales management, crop inputs, and agribusiness strategy. Known for his collaborative leadership style, his career was driven by a desire to build long-standing customer relationships and help producers maximize farm profitability.
Key Career Milestones
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Heartland Co-op (1995–1998, 2002–2021, 2024–2026): Served over two decades across multiple positions within Heartland Co-op. Beginning as a location agronomist in Mitchellville, he advanced to Sales Account Manager at Rippey and Panora, eventually becoming Region Sales Manager. In March 2024, he assumed the role of Director of Sales Services, leading both the Precision Ag and Conservation teams.
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Landus (2021–2024): Served as Business Unit Lead, delivering customized agronomic and grain marketing solutions to producers.
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Agrochemical Industry Roles: Early in his career, Jason gained valuable sales and agronomy experience at Zeneca Ag Products and Crop Production Services in Boone, Iowa.
“My passion is helping others achieve their full potential while building relationships with customers and identifying new prospects in an ever-changing marketplace.”
— Jason Danner
Community Legacy & Personal Impact
Throughout Boone County and the broader Iowa agricultural community, Jason was recognized not only for his expertise in precision agriculture and sustainability, but also for his commitment to team building and mentorship. His colleagues and customers respected him as a grounded, knowledgeable leader who genuinely cared about the success of every farm family he served.
Memorial Services and Support
Jason Danner is survived by his family, friends, colleagues at Heartland Co-op, and the extensive Iowa agricultural community.
Arrangements for visitation, funeral services, and memorial contributions will be shared by his family as details are finalized.