No matter what type of direct farm business you ultimately choose, once you have made the decision and have a business plan in place, you must:

• finalize a site for your direct farm business
• decide under what form you will organize your business
• obtain all necessary permits, licenses and registrations required by the State of Illinois and local governments 
• adequately insure the operation.

Although not specific to direct farm businesses, a good place to start your research on setting up a direct farm business is the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's 47-page comprehensive guide to setting up a business in Illinois. 

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