Contains a list of laws that the Illinois Department of Agriculture administrates.

A program administered by the IL DOA that grants money to value-added agriculture businesses.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research program that includes promotion of local food systems.

Contains legal information related to farming in Illinois.

Extension website dedicated to providing information relating to the operation of small-scale farms.

Searchable database of agricultural publications and CDs prepared by experts at the University of Illinois.

Web page containing links to all agriculture and horticulture extension publications

Farm Direct features 600 growers and processors and 200 farmers markets who sell directly to consumers.

Website listing U-pick, Roadside Markets, and Farmers Markets in Illinois--some with links to the individual farms.

A fee-based cooperative educational- service program designed to assist farmers in management decision-making sponsored by the University of Illinois College of Agriculture.

Sponsored by Western Illinois University, the Institute contains a searchable database of publications on rural affairs, including agriculture topics.

A unit of the IIRA, conducts research and provides outreach to assist in creating value-added ventures in Illinois, including agricultural ventures. Contains a site selection tool for identifying optimal locations for new business operations.

A University of Illinois and Western Illinois University collaborative research on specialty crop marketing and technology, including the economic viability of specialty crops within different areas of Illinois.

Click on the Alternative Agriclture Tab to find out about current projects.

Provides low-cost training and guidance to small businesses. Resource page includes vineyard and winery business plans.

Citizens' organization that promotes a safe and nutritious food system, family farming, and healthy communities by advocating diverse, humane, and socially just and ecologically sustainable production and marketing practices.

An organization that seeks to sustain and strengthen family farm and ranch agriculture through legislation, cooperation, and education.

A website, food label, and EXPO sponsored by Sustain that supports Midwestern organic farmers by connecting them with consumers and commercial buyers.

Facilitates the development of responsible policies that improve access for Chicago residents to culturally appropriate, nutritionally sound, and affordable food that is grown in an environmentally friendly way.

A Local Organic Initiative (LOI) sponsored by Sustain to promote the growth of a regional food system in IlL, WI, MI, and IN with a goal to supply a significant portion of the organic food consumed in the Chicago area and region.

The Land Connection works to establish successful farmers on healthy farmland, ensuring an abundance of delicious, local and organic foods.