Producer Resources

Information and discussion on supporting the producers of locally produced/processed foods

Selling Strategies for Local Food Producers — by Bill McKelvey, Mary Hendrickson, and Joe Parcell — last modified June 12, 2008 08:01 PM

An 8 page guide to marketing and selling your locally produced food that focuses on: building a relationship with customers, discovering customers' needs and preferances, advocating your products, and providing quality service. A resource guide is listed at the end.

A Guide to Loans and Grants for Illinois Agriculture — by Elise Benveniste — last modified July 26, 2008 10:00 AM

A comprehensive collection of federal, state and regional loans and grants available to Illinois agriculturists and processors. Also included is information on other support services, discontinued programs, and buy local grant programs in neighboring states.