Below are links to local community resources and organizations.

Agricultural Organizations and Resources

• Farm Gate
  The latest in land-grant university agricultural research and opportunities to discuss ideas with others.
• Farmdoc
  Economic tools and information to help in farm management.
• Illinois AgriNews
  Weekly newspaper covering topics that affect local farm families and their businesses.
• Illinois Corn Growers Association
  Organization committed to maximizing the profitability of Illinois corn producers.
• Illinois Farm Bureau
  Information on a wide variety of agricultural issues and links to other websites.
• Illinois Soybean Association
  Organization working for the benefit of Illinois soybean farmers by providing funding for research, promotion, and education programs to increase demand for Illinois soybeans and improve soybean profit potential.

Conservation and Natural Resources

• BugGuide.Net
  Online community of naturalists with extensive, detailed information on insects, spiders, and related creatures.
• Illinois Pheasants Forever
  Organization dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife in Illinois.
• Leopold Education Foundation
  Conservation and environmental education curriculum based on the classic writings of the renowned conservationist, Aldo Leopold.
• Morton Arboretum
  Information on tours, events, educational opportunities and more.
• North American Pollinator Protection Campaign
  Information and educational materials on animal pollinators.
• Planting a Wild Turkey Food Plot
  Guide developed by Jackson County Extension for creating a food source to attract wild turkeys.
• What's That Bug?
  Extensive collection of photos and general information to help identify insects of all kinds.

Farm Supply and Grain

• Ag-Land FS, Inc.
  Locally owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in Logan, Tazewell, and Peoria counties.
• Growmark, Inc.
  Locally owned agricultural cooperative operating in the Midwest and Northeastern U.S. and Ontario, Canada.

Food Preparation

• Guide to Care and Handling of Deer
  Suggestions for safe processing, storage, and cooking of venison.
• Guide to Care and Handling of Game Birds
  Suggestions for safe processing, storage, and cooking of wild game birds.
• National Center for Home Food Preservation
  Your source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation. Established by CSREES-USDA.
• Wild Game Recipes
  Small collection of recipes for various types of wild game.

Government Programs and Resources

• Illinois Centennial Farms Program
  Information on the Centennial Farms Program and how to register for this honorary distinction.
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources
  Information on hunting and fishing, state parks, state museums and more.
• NASS Illinois Agricultural Statistics
  Government agency committed to providing timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture.

University of Illinois

• Crop Sciences Department
  Land Grant institution with award winning instruction, internationally-renowned research, and statewide extension expertise.
• Illinois State Water Survey
  The primary agency in Illinois concerned with water and atmospheric resources. Affiliated with IDNR and UIUC.
• Wildlife Medical Clinic
  Dedicated to providing care for sick, injured, or orphaned wild animals and educating the public about wildlife and the environment.