Join Illinois Farmers Union for our 2025 Annual Meeting!
Illinois Farmers Union is looking forward to a wonderful afternoon of learning and mingling! Join us on January 28, 2025 in East Peoria. More information will be released soon!
Tentative Agenda
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dialogue with Illinois Farm Service Agency
Hear updates from and engage with Illinois FSA leadership and staff about FSA programs and resources that can help support your farm operation. 
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Buddy Courdt, Raber Packing, Vice President of the Illinois Association of Meat Processors
Illinois Association of Meat Processors Vice President and owner of Raber Packing, Buddy Courdt, will share what IAMP is working on and how Illinois producers can continue to support Illinois independent processors across the state while getting their animals processed in a timely manner.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Welcome & Reports
NFU President Rob Larew will visit with IL members and provide updates about national and Farmers Union state divisions. 
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Congressional Leaders & Staff
Let's get an update on the conversations happening in Springfield and DC. We'll hear from congressional leaders and staff about their efforts to support Illinois family farmers through legislation. 
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Kevin Brooks, Illinois Extension
Hear updates on crop markets and what to expect in the upcoming year from Kevin Brooks, Commercial Ag Educator, Farm Business Management and Marketing with the University of Illinois Extension. Kevin will discuss the 2025 outlook ahead and how Illinois farmers can best prepare for the year ahead. 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Policy Discussion
Illinois Farmers Union members will update annual meeting participants about upcoming 2025 priorities. 
Interested in learning more about IFU?
Illinois Farmers Union has been the voice of family farmers, rural residents and consumers across the state since our founding. We believe the needs of Illinois’ farm economy are every bit as important as the policy priorities of Wall Street and Corporate America. We are the dedicated voice of family farming, and we aim to preserve a sustainable economy that benefits each of us where we live, while providing domestically grown, healthy choices for consumers.

Check out our website below to learn more!
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East Port Banquets

703 Mariners Way East Peoria, IL 61611
 Illinois Farmers Union's Annual Meeting. 
More info coming soon!
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