EventsJuly 22 - Twilight Meeting, St. Charles Horticulture Center, St. Charles, IL. Contact Bill Shoemaker at 630-584-7254 or wshoemak@illinois.edu for more information. Purpose of IVGA: Promote, Protect, and Educate those in the vegetable growing industry. History: The Illinois Vegetable Growers Association was formed in 1930 in Peoria, Illinois and was active from 1930 through 1963. The IVGA was reactivated in 1975 to provide growers information and protection from new rules and regulations (Illinois Health Department, OSHA, New Labor Laws, and more regulations on pesticides). In 1983, the IVGA helped develop and support University of Illinois St. Charles Horticultural Research Center. In 1990, IVGA became an affiliated member of Illinois Specialty Growers Association. Officers:
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