Illinois Forage and Grassland Council
 

The Illinois Forage and Grassland Council hosted the 2005 American Forage and Grassland Council Conference in Bloomington, Illinois, June 11-15, 2005. Cow

We highlighted Illinois and Illinois's forage and grassland agriculture to a national and international audience while increasing awareness of problems and opportunities. At the same time, we strengthen awareness and support for the IFGC in Illinois, and encouraged producers and all other sectors of forage and grassland agriculture in the state to work together toward a common goal.

To help achieve this goal the 2005 Illinois Forage Expo was held in conjuction with the AFGC Conference on Monday June 13, 2005 at Funk Farms, Shirley, IL, 10 miles south of Bloomington.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED ACHIEVE OUR GOAL!


To view producer program dates click here.

Click Here to link to the
Illinois Department of Agriculture's Hay for Sale web site.

Will you join us?

IFGC Mission Statement

The mission of the Illinois Forage and grassland Council is to provide the framework that unites industry, producers, and educational/government institutions for the production, marketing, and wise use of forages and grasslands.

Contact for more information:


Don Brown, Jr., IFGC President
tel: 815-865-5471,
email: president@illinoisforage.org

Matt Bunger, IFGC Vice-President
tel: 217-621-4845,
email: vice-president@illinoisforage.org

Roger Staff, IFGC CO-Secretary/Treasurer
tel: 618-664-0555 ext. 108,
email: secretary-treasurer@illinoisforage.org

Why should you join the IFGC?

The IFGC

  • AFGC and IFGC members are Producers, Industry, Education, and Government
  • Provides a voice for forage-based agriculture
  • Provides leadership to the forage industry and the state's agriculture
  • Improves the economic and social well-being of the state's citizens through the promotion and expansion of forages in support of animal agriculture
  • Promotes more efficient land use and protection of natural resources
  • Helps producers increase efficiency of agricultural production and increase farm profits
  • Assists in and promotes research in forage production, utilization and marketing
  • Interactions with all forage consuming livestock organizations
  • Educates producers, service providers, and consumers
  • Conducts research tours and extension programs
  • Encourages outstanding achievements in the forage industry through recognition and awards programs
  • Disseminates information through conferences, newsletters and other publications
  • Cooperates with other state and national organizations to promote the forage industry

What are your benefits as a member of the IFGC?

  • Reduced fees for most regional forage conferences and summer tours including the Annual Illinois Forage Expo and Illinois Forage Institute.
  • You will receive "The Forage Feed", (Click Here to view latest issue - PDF) a quarterly publication that contains information, news and programs important to forage producers in Illinois.

Your IFGC membership is also a two for one deal, in that you also receive a full year membership with the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC). Your IFGC membership enrolls you in Illinois's premier forage organization and allows you to be part of the only unified voice representing forages in this country.

  • AFGC members have representation in Washington and can receive a weekly update on Agriculture legislation and political activity within the House and Senate.
  • As an AFGC member you will receive the national newsletter "The Forage Leader" and the national Forage magazine "Hay and Forage Grower."
  • Your membership supports the development of new forage educational literature like the recent publication "Understanding Forage Quality."
  • AFGC members can attend national forage conferences at reduced prices.
  • You will also be represented on boards of numerous organizations that affect forage agriculture such as the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), National Forage Testing Association (NFTA), Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI), The Forage Foundation and others.
  • Most importantly, by joining the IFGC you are showing that you place a high value on forages in your farming operation.

How much is the annual membership fee?

Individual Member $25 per year
Corporate Member $200 per year*

* Corporate Membership qualifies for a booth space at the Illinois Forage Expo and Illinois Forage Institute at no charge.

I encourage to send in your membership form today and give a copy to a friend as well.

Don Brown, Jr.
President, IFGC


Programs for Producers

Programs for Producers
Sponsored by Illinois Risk Management Agency and IFGC

For more information, contact: info@illinoisforage.org

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