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

​ Thank you to everyone who helped fill a volunteer slot with us at the State Fair!
Below are this year’s statistics based on the 5,893 customers which is more than we had in 2023!
 
General Stats of items sold:
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