• Information about new crops, livestock, organic, and marketing channel alternatives.
• Places to go for business start-up questions, regulatory information, and sources of funding.

This site emphasizes Illinois resources, but includes other similar sites across the Midwest.

Each topic lists "Places" and "Persons" within the state that offer services to agricultural business start ups. The people listed have agreed to be contacts, and will be able to refer you to other people and places not listed here within your area. There are many knowledgeable resource people available through the Universities and through Extension. A direct link to these listings is provided on this page. "Other Places" lists out-of-state resources that provide specialized information about each topic.

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