How do I register our family farm for the Centennial Farm Program? To qualify for the Centennial Farm Program a farm must have been owned by the same family for
at least 100 years. Registered Centennial Farms receive an outdoor sign and a certificate from the
State of Illinois. There is an $18 application fee associated with this program.
How do I register our family farm for the Sesquicentennial Farm Program? To qualify for the Sesquicentennial Farm Program a farm must have been owned by the same
family for at least 150 years. Registered Sesquicentennial Farms receive an outdoor sign and a
certificate from the State of Illinois. There is an $18 application fee associated with this program.
How can I learn more about the West Nile Virus and how it has affected Illinois? The Illinois Department of Agriculture has a web page devoted to the West Nile Virus.
Information about the virus, data, and a slide show about the virus are included on this page. Go
to http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/wnv/index.html for additional information.
How do I learn more about the Illinois State Fair? The Illinois Department of Agriculture has a web page devoted to the Illinois State Fair.
Information about the fair's history, entertainment, daily schedules, and much more is available on
this page. Visit http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/ to see for yourself.
How do I learn more about the DuQuoin State Fair and its origins? The Illinois Department of Agriculture has a web page devoted to the
DuQuoin State Fair. Information about the fair's history, daily events, highlights,
photo gallery, and much more is
available online. Visit http://www.agr.state.il.us/dq/ or call 618-542-1515
for more
information about the DuQuoin State Fair.
How can I find a schedule for Illinois county fairs? The Illinois Department of Agriculture has a web page that lists the dates for all county fairs in
Illinois. Go to http://www.agr.state.il.us/fair/countyfairssched.html to access the schedule.
How can I get a schedule of horse racing events in Illinois? The Illinois Department of Agriculture has a web page that lists the schedules for Standardbred,
Thoroughbred, and Quarter Horse races at Illinois County and State Fairs. Go to
http://www.agr.state.il.us/HorseRace/index.html for a complete schedule.
