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With advocates estimating that as much as 95% of food consumed in Illinois is imported, a state program aims to support the local supply chain.
Lawmakers, stakeholders, the governor and feds all have indicated they’re open to regulation.
Orion Samuelson, 1934-2026
The store carries a wide variety of items. Products include beef, pork, chicken, cheese and eggs.
Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.
The urgency comes as the Trump administration looks to roll back federal protections for some ‘seasonal’ waters that can temporarily dry up.
David Wirth will be one of a dozen or so farmers in the trip.
Farmers, many of whom voted for Trump, say they’d prefer stable trade over a government check.
The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.
The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on “Ag Day” at the fair.