Specialty Growers

Welcome to the ISGA

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:

• Illinois Herb Association
• Illinois Irrigation Association
• Illinois State Horticultural Society
• 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.  Accomplishments

ISGA Accomplishments  -  Click here to see what has been accomplished in 2011 with the assistance of your membership dues.

Download ISGA Membership - Click to see a membership application. 

Contact Us:  Diane Handley, DHandley@ilfb.org or 309-557-3662.
                  Charlene Blary, CBlary@ilfb.org or 309-557-2107.

   
  

 

Crop insurance changes affect several specialty crops

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., December 1, 2011 – An announcement made by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) today outlines changes that will provide producers more flexibility when insuring a crop that follows a cover crop in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

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USDA Announces Ranking Dates for Four Major Conservation Initiatives

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the ranking dates for the On-Farm Energy, Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and Air Quality conservation initiatives. All four initiatives offer technical and financial assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program.   (Click here for full story.)