With one of the lowest state estate tax thresholds in the country, Samuel Karnick, senior fellow at The Heartland Institute, warns Illinois’ outdated estate tax continues to threaten the future of generational farms, even as the federal government moves to ease the burden. #tax
“Illinois farmers, who are experiencing substantial crop damage and lower yields, need a better way to manage deer populations on their farms,” said Joyce (D-Essex). #deer
Founded in 2015 by Rachael and Chris Jones, Locavore Farm has become a nationally recognized hub for agrarian culture, located just 43 miles south of Chicago. #farming
IDNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at sites owned or managed by the agency. #farming