Represents the 104 Illinois County Fairs, the Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs and Associate Members, entrepreneurs and vendors supporting the fair industry. Includes Miss Illinois County Fair pageant information, support programs, and an events calendar.

Developing knowledgeable and effective spokespersons to become policy and decision makers for the agricultural industry.

A statewide, non-profit organization working to protect, promote, and advance the beef cattle industry within the state. Serves as both the trade association, and as the qualified beef council for the state. Programs, issues, press releases, and contacts provided.

A diverse seed improvement agency offering seed certification, quality assurance services, grain quality testing, winter farm facilities and greenhouse services. Includes overview of programs and services offered.

State agency that assists rural economic development by providing credit enhancement to worthy entities who wish to commence or improve their farming or agricultural operations.

Provides news, press releases, and resources for the state's farming community. Affiliated with the National Farmers Union (NFU).

Focused on promoting Angus cattle breeders and the beef industry throughout the state. Features directory of members' ranches, junior/youth association, sale and show results, and membership information.

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program is a membership service of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA). Any public, commercial or independent adviser who counsels farmers, ranchers or other agricultural entities is encouraged to participate.

A joint project between the Illinois Corn Growers Association and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board.

Dedicated to profitable, consumer-sensitive, and environmentally sound food and agricultural systems in Illinois and the nation.

General information, programs, services and food/agriculture guides.

Improving the economic well-being of agriculture and enriching the quality of farm family life.

Provides its members with news, programs, events calendar, legislation issues, and membership information. Based in Saint Anne.

This 24-member council identifyies and evaluates the social, economic, scientific, and educational value of the state's forestlands and forest products industries. Features council overview, meeting calendar and minutes.

Advocacy and resource for the state's dairy industry. Federation of the five largest dairy cooperatives operating within the state, independent dairy producers, allied industry persons, and universities. Includes history, members, and contacts.

Representing Illinois soybean producers.

The Illinois Farm Service Agency web site with agriculture farm program information, statistics, news, and contacts.

Nonprofit group dedicated to supporting turfgrass research and education in the state. Includes research, education programs, publications, resources and contacts.

An agricultural trade association for the state's pork producing farms. Includes consumer information, events calendar, pork facts, county groups, and industry news. An affiliate of the National Pork Producers Council.

Pageant held each January during the annual convention of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. Serves as the official hostess of the Illinois State Fair and travels more than 10,000 miles to promote county fairs and agriculture during the summer. News and events, contestants, and archives provided.

Information about research, teaching, extension and outreach, clubs, and the Illinois Turfgrass Foundation.