The Illinois Farm Bureau and several partners around the state, created the Illinois Farmer Veterans Alliance program to offer resources and guidance for veterans who are interested in agriculture.
Illinois has a vigorous farming community with a sense of purpose and leads the way in agriculture in the Midwest. If you want to learn more about agriculture for veterans, visit the Illinois Farmer Veterans Alliance website: www.ilfb.org/resources/farmer-rural-resources/illinois-farmer-veterans-alliance/
Illinois Leads Way in Agriculture
- Illinois is the #1 soybean producing state in the country.
- 15% of all U.S. soybeans are produced in Illinois.
- Illinois is the #2 corn producing state in the country.
- 13% of our country’s supply of corn is grown on Illinois farms.
- Crop land makes up 76% of Illinois.
Learn more: reprosenthal.com/2024/03/18/illinois-leads-way-in-agriculture/