Farm data, grants, and resources for Illinois farmers.
Financial and technical assistance for conservation practices. Covers cover crops, no-till equipment, nutrient management, and more.
Rewards farmers already doing conservation with annual payments to do more.
Retire environmentally sensitive cropland. Annual rental payments for 10-15 years.
For farmers adding value to raw ag products (processing, marketing).
Supports development of local and regional food systems.
Enhances competitiveness of specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, nuts).