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Illinois Center for Soy Foods — by Andrea Parri — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Illinois Center for Soy Foods is dedicated to developing innovative processing and marketing techniques, educating society on the advantages of a soy enriched diet, and communicating new health benefits of soy foods.

Illinois Natural History Survey — by Andrea Parri — last modified February 17, 2006 04:24 PM

Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois---the state's biological memory. With a staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, it is recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation. Over the years, its mission has remained fairly constant: to investigate the diversity, life histories, and ecology of the plants and animals of the state; to publish research results so that those resources can be managed wisely; and to provide information to the public in order to foster an understanding and appreciation of our natural heritage. Several NHS researchers are involved with the WORT project, looking at changes in organic farming systems during transition to organic.

Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project (IRRDP) — by Andrea Parri — last modified February 17, 2006 04:45 PM

The Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project develops sustainable local recreation and leisure services through collaboration with organizations and individuals in rural communities.

Illinois Specialty Farm Products — by Andrea Parri — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Value project explores strategies for improving farm incomes through specialty farm products and value-added processing.

Illinois State Geological Survey — by Andrea Parri — last modified February 17, 2006 04:59 PM

The ISGS is a premier State Geological Survey serving the needs of Illinois with earth science information relevant to the State's environmental quality, economic vitality, and public safety. Some 200 scientists and technical support staff conduct basic and applied research in geology, compile geologic maps, and gather and manage the state's geological data to provide information to industry, governmental agencies and the public about the geology and mineral resources of Illinois.

Illinois State Water Survey — by Andrea Parri — last modified February 17, 2006 05:05 PM

The Illinois State Water Survey, a division of the Office of Scientific Research and Analysis of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and an affiliated agency of the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, is the primary agency in Illinois concerned with water and atmospheric resources.

Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 01:08 PM

Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture (IDEA) 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.

Just.Food@UIUC — by Dan Anderson — last modified November 08, 2007 01:24 PM

Just.Food is a Registered Student Organization at UIUC that works to address the issues of community sustainability. Our focus is getting the community involved in the production and consumption of local, sustainable, and healthy food.

Rural Route 2 — by Andrea Parri — last modified February 17, 2006 05:33 PM

Is a coordinated interdisciplinary program effort by University of Illinois Extension in response to financial pressures and stresses confronting the Agricultural Industry.

Windsor Organic Research Team — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 17, 2006 10:38 AM

WORT is an interdisciplinary/interinstitutional team of researchers from the Illinois Natural History Survey and the UI College of ACES, researching organic production issues for Illinois farmers. The team works closely with a farmer advisory committee who guide research objectives and provide feedback on research results for the team. Research is conducted on the Cruse tract of the UI South Farms in Champaign Illinois.