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May 2012

IDOA SCHEDULES CLEAN SWEEP COLLECTION IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Program will safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides

(May 14, 2012)

ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FARMERS' MARKET ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP AS FIFTH SEASON OPENS ON THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS
(May 8, 2012)

CHICAGO TRADE SHOW REPRESENTS WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ILLINOIS FOOD COMPANIES
National Restaurant Association Show to bring food buyers from more than 100 countries to McCormick Place

(May 8, 2012)

April 2012

METRO EAST WAREHOUSE SURRENDERS ITS OPERATING LICENSES
Grain creditors of Handy Feed Handyscape are encouraged to attend an informational meeting April 18

(April 12, 2012)

CORN FARMERS VOTE TO INCREASE CORN MARKETING ACT CHECK-OFF
(April 11, 2012)

ILLINOIS COMMODITY BOARDS TO ELECT NEW MEMBERS
Candidates can obtain nominating petitions
(April 10, 2012)

UNINSPECTED TACO MEAT PRODUCED IN COOK COUNTY RECALLED
(April 9, 2012)

MOTORISTS AND FARMERS REMINDED TO SHARE THE ROAD THIS SPRING
Planting is off to an early start thanks to record-high temperatures

(April 5, 2012)

PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS 2012 GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM
(April 4, 2012)

March 2012

ILLINOIS PRODUCTS EXPO SETS ATTENDANCE AND SALES RECORDS
(March 26, 2012)

ILLINOIS CORN MARKETING ACT REFERENDUM VOTING LOCATIONS CONFIRMED
Corn farmers to vote March 28 at County Extension offices

(March 16, 2012)

February 2012

ILLINOIS PRODUCTS EXPO TO FEATURE LOCAL FOODS AND WINES
(February 29, 2012)

ILLINOIS CORN MARKETING ACT REFERENDUM SCHEDULED
Corn farmers to vote March 28 on proposed checkoff increase

(February 24, 2012)

SPECIALTY CROP GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE
Program designed to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the state's specialty crop industry INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FARMERS' MARKET AND COMMUNITY GARDEN
Interested gardeners and vendors are encouraged to attend

(February 16, 2012)

GOVERNOR QUINN MAKES CABINET APPOINTMENT
Names Bob Flider to Head Department of Agriculture

(February 15, 2012)

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS THOUSAND CANKERS DISEASE A THREAT TO ILLINOIS' WALNUT TREES
(February 9, 2012)

ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE GROUPS COME TOGETHER TO WORK TOWARDS AGR-SECURITY AWARENESS
(February 3, 2012)

I LOVE ILLINOIS PRODUCTS PROMO BEGINS FEBRUARY 10
Valentine-themed Illinois products and wine to be highlighted during contest

(February 3, 2012)

January 2012

HEARING SCHEDULED ON ILLINOIS CORN MARKETING BOARD REFERENDUM
(January 25, 2012)

FIVE HONORED WITH THE 2012 FRIEND OF ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR AWARD
(January 23, 2012)

2012 ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS TALENT WINNERS
(January 23, 2012)

BRITTANI SCHISLER, MISS LAKE COUNTY FAIR CROWNED MISS ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR QUEEN
(January 23, 2012)

REGIONAL TILLAGE SEMINARS SCHEDULED
(January 6, 2012)

 

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