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Governor Pritzker Announces $14.7 Million in USDA Grants to Continue to Provide Local Food to Communitieshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30839Governor Pritzker Announces $14.7 Million in USDA Grants to Continue to Provide Local Food to Communities1/17/2025 9:53:42 PMSPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced $14.7 million in federal grant funding will be used to extend the state’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) beyond June 30, 2025. The funding will be awarded to the existing 15 providers announced in 2024.
2025 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCEDhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=307942025 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCED1/6/2025 10:25:33 PMSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting the Certified Livestock Manager Training (CLMT). Two training options are being offered this year: seven in-person workshops and an online training, which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to meet the requirements of the state's Livestock Management Facilities Act.
ALEXANDER & UNION COUNTIES RECEIVE USDA DISASTER DESIGNATION FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENEhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30751ALEXANDER & UNION COUNTIES RECEIVE USDA DISASTER DESIGNATION FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENE12/18/2024 9:19:13 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for Alexander and Union Counties in Illinois due to damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall and high winds that resulted from Hurricane Helene September 28 and 29, 2024.
TESLA TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTANDhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30738TESLA TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND12/12/2024 6:43:57 PMDU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair announces TESLA will take the stage at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, August 28.
FULTON COUNTY RECEIVES USDA DISASTER DESIGNATION FOLLOWING JULY DERECHOhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30678FULTON COUNTY RECEIVES USDA DISASTER DESIGNATION FOLLOWING JULY DERECHO11/26/2024 3:31:17 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for Fulton County in Illinois due to losses caused by a derecho that occurred July 15 through July 18, 2024.
ILLINOIS PRODUCT HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN DECEMBERhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30623 ILLINOIS PRODUCT HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN DECEMBER11/20/2024 6:03:05 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is excited to bring back the Illinois Product Holiday Market to Downtown Springfield. The market will be held on December 6, 7 and 8 at the "Y Block," located north of the Governor’s Mansion.
IDOA "FALL COVERS FOR SPRING SAVINGS" COVER CROP INCENTIVE PROGRAM RETURNShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30643IDOA "FALL COVERS FOR SPRING SAVINGS" COVER CROP INCENTIVE PROGRAM RETURNS11/20/2024 6:03:05 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is implementing its sixth year of the popular Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Launches First-Ever Illinois Product Holiday Boxhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30612Illinois Department of Agriculture Launches First-Ever Illinois Product Holiday Box11/20/2024 6:03:05 PMSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces the release of its first-ever Illinois Product Holiday Box. This exclusive collection features nine unique and thoughtfully curated products from Illinois, making it the perfect gift for family, friends and colleagues.
COUNTRY SUPERSTAR MEGAN MORONEY TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 10https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30620COUNTRY SUPERSTAR MEGAN MORONEY TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 1011/14/2024 7:59:14 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Named by People Magazine as "Country's New Darling," Megan Moroney is set to bring her emo cowgirl charm to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 10.
ICONIC ROCK BAND DEF LEPPARD TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 16https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30613ICONIC ROCK BAND DEF LEPPARD TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 1611/12/2024 4:18:09 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted icons and rock music legends Def Leppard will bring their electrifying performance to the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 16, for an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll. Known for their timeless hits and energetic live shows, the evening will include performances from Def Leppard’s legendary catalog, including chart-topping classics hits like "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Photograph," and "Love Bites."
USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30594USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS11/20/2024 6:03:05 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for three Illinois counties due to losses caused by tornadoes that occurred earlier this year. Tornadoes struck Marshall and Putnam counties July 14 and 15, 2024, and Henry County on July 15.
Illinois State Fair Announces Holiday Salehttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30588Illinois State Fair Announces Holiday Sale11/1/2024 2:31:45 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Looking for a one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season? Look no further than the Illinois State Fair.
COOLER TEMPERATURES DRIVE STINK BUGS INDOORShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30532COOLER TEMPERATURES DRIVE STINK BUGS INDOORS11/20/2024 6:03:05 PMSPRINGFIELD – Falling temperatures bring colorful foliage, flannel shirts and pumpkin-flavored treats. Unfortunately, cooler weather also brings stink bugs.
2024 Du Quoin State Fair Breaks Attendance Records https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=305162024 Du Quoin State Fair Breaks Attendance Records 10/10/2024 1:59:46 PMDU QUOIN, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that more than 204,000 people attended the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair, breaking the previous record of 171,000 set in 2022. This marks the first time that fair attendance has exceeded 200,000 since industry standards were enacted.
2024 Illinois State Fair Breaks Attendance Records for 4th Time Under Pritzker Administrationhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=304002024 Illinois State Fair Breaks Attendance Records for 4th Time Under Pritzker Administration9/16/2024 2:22:51 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced record-breaking attendance totals for the 2024 Illinois State Fair. More than 773,000 people attended the 11-day event, the highest number on record since industry standards were enacted.
ILLINOIS FARM SAFETY EMPHASIZED DURING HARVEST SEASONhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30403ILLINOIS FARM SAFETY EMPHASIZED DURING HARVEST SEASON11/20/2024 6:03:05 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Sept. 15-21 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois with a theme of “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident.” This year marks the 80th year for the annual observance nationwide.
2024 ILLINOIS GRAIN TOUR HOSTS INTERNATIONAL BUYERS FROM NINE COUNTRIEShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=303842024 ILLINOIS GRAIN TOUR HOSTS INTERNATIONAL BUYERS FROM NINE COUNTRIES11/20/2024 6:03:05 PM
IDOA TO DISTRIBUTE NEARLY $525,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO FORTIFY ILLINOIS' SPECIALTY CROP INDUSTRYhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30388IDOA TO DISTRIBUTE NEARLY $525,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO FORTIFY ILLINOIS' SPECIALTY CROP INDUSTRY11/20/2024 6:03:05 PMSPRINGFIELD, IL – In an effort to support the state’s specialty crop industry, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute nearly $525,000 over a three-year period thanks to the 2024 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Funding for this program was authorized by the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.
VISIT ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO AT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIRhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30352VISIT ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO AT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR9/11/2024 3:25:00 PMDU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair celebrates Illinois agriculture – the state’s number one industry – and there’s no better way to experience it than with a visit to the 2024 Illinois Product Expo.
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES FREE ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS IN BEER TENThttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=30336DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES FREE ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS IN BEER TENT9/11/2024 3:25:00 PMDu Quoin, IL – In addition to a diverse Grandstand lineup featuring country, rock and rap artists, the Du Quoin State Fair announces the entertainment scheduled for the RollnUp beer tent stages at the 2024 fair, which begins tomorrow.