TOGETHER WE ARE THE VOICE OF
Illinois Specialty Crop Growers
Welcome to Our Association
Illinois Specialty Growers Association is a united voice to support and advocate promotion, research, and education efforts within the industry. We strive to improve market opportunities and production quality for specialty crops grown in Illinois.
Together We are the Voice of Illinois Specialty Crop Growers
We have strength in numbers through diverse membership.
We establish a powerful common voice to advocate for the industry.
We create wide communication platforms for a range of audiences.
We perform solution-driven programming and research.
We increase market opportunities through common branding and promotion.
We are involved in long-standing, established agricultural partnerships.
2024 Illinois State Fair Recap
Thank you to everyone who helped fill a volunteer slot with us at the State Fair!
We Sold in 2024:
3,390 Apple Cider Slushes
648 Apple Cider Floats
341 Whole melons or 1,560 different cuts of melon
1,134 ears of cooked corn
324 ears of raw corn
405 cups of ice cream
401 bags of Popcorn
620 bottles of water
4,460 Peaches
Join Us at the Fair in 2025!
Planning for Illinois State Fair 2025 is underway. Our work is only possible through the help of YOU. Be a part of showcasing our industry at the fair by volunteering.
Volunteer for a 3.5 Hour Shift and Recieve:
Free Admission to the Fair for the Day
Reimburse for Parking
Illionis Specialty Growers Hat
Exclusive Volunteer T-shirt
All you can eat treats
FUN