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IDEA-Initiative
for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture-was created by University
of Illinois as a statewide initiative. IDEA conducts research, develops
educational products, and provides services that encourage farmers to
incorporate entrepreneurial strategies which direct their marketing efforts
to meeting consumer demand.
Our Site Highlights
- MARKETMAKERTM- Producers, buyers, sellers, and distributors in Illinois now have access to a new online marketing tool, MarketMakerTM. This web site provides a one-stop shop for strategic marketing information for producers and food retailers alike. An interactive mapping system locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Illinois, providing an important link between producers and consumers. The web site is rich with demographic and business data that the user can query against to find supply chain partners, location of food consumers and how food related purchasing decisions are made.
- Resource Directory-You will find Information about new crops, livestock, organic, and marketing channel alternatives, and places to go for business start-up questions, regulatory information, and sources of funding.
- Fact Sheets-These came into existence when University of Illinois Extension Educators realized a need for dissemination of information on current and past agriculture research. IDEA continues to add new fact sheets, so check back frequently.
- Business Plan Development-A well-developed business plan is the solid foundation upon which a successful business is built. It contains a clear statement of what the owners are trying to achieve and requires the development of a road map for attainment of the dream. Whether you are creating a new business or rethinking an existing one, the links provided give an overview and an in-depth description of business planning and an example of a business plan.
- Organics:
Is There A Future-This
PowerPoint Presentation by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant discusses Organic
Agriculture, the National Organic Program, and the future of organics.
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University
of Illinois Extension
Office of Extension and Outreach
College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois
University
of Illinois - US Dept of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs
and employment.
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