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Illinois Specialty Growers
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The Illinois Specialty Growers Association (ISGA) was formed in 1989 to
improve the coordination and cooperation among our individual associations.
ISGA is an umbrella
organization for the following affiliated associations:
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Illinois Herb Association
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Illinois Irrigation Association
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Illinois State Horticultural Society
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Illinois Vegetable Growers Association
History:
The purpose of ISGA is the promotion and development
of the Illinois specialty crop industry.
Originally called the Illinois Fruit and Vegetable Foundation,
the Illinois Specialty Growers Association changed its name to reflect changes
in the marketplace. The name acknowledges the importance of a diverse
number of crops commercially produced in Illinois.
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Convention Update
The 2009 annual
Specialty Crop and Agritourism Conference will be held January 7-9 at the Crowne
Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL. A Buy Local - Eat Healthy Seminar will be
held January 10 at the same site.
Click here for info on the 2009 Conference
and a recap
of 2008 conference.
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Illinois Herb Association |
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The Illinois Herb Association (IHA) was
formed in 1989 under the umbrella of the Illinois Specialty Growers
Association. The association is organized and operated for educational,
scientific and civic purposes. The chief priority and purpose of the
association is to educate members and the public about the culture and use
of herbs and herbal products.
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| Illinois Vegetable Growers Association |
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The Illinois Vegetable Growers Association's main mission is to promote,
protect, and educate those in the vegetable growing industry. The IVGA has
been a member of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association since 1990.
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| Illinois Irrigation Association |
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| Illinois State Horticultural Society |
| The Illinois State Horticultural Society
was formed in 1857 for the purpose of representing fruit tree producers,
sharing research findings and promoting the industry to consumers.
The Society is one of the oldest continuous operating membership
organizations in the State of Illinois.
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Membership:
There are three classes of
membership:
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Producer -- To be eligible for a Producer membership, you must be
actively engaged in buying or selling crops and derive your income
from such activities.
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Associate -- Are those members with an interest in the promotion and
development of the industry.
+ Agri-Industry
-- Are companies manufacturing equipment, supplies, or other related
agri-business for the specialty crop industry.
Members can belong to more than one
affiliated group. There are approximately 300 members in ISGA.
Membership benefits:
- A unified voice on issues
of common concern;
- Greater clout in
Springfield and Washington;
- A quarterly
Specialty Growers News newsletter; and
- An annual conference and
trade show.
- Summer Field Days and
educational sessions.
Contact Information:
Lowell Lenschow, Manager
Diane Handley, Administrative Assistant
Illinois Specialty Growers Association
1701 N. Towanda Ave.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Telephone
309-557-2107
FAX
309-557-3729
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