We are excited to offer funding for aspiring and beginning farmers in the Central Illinois region to attend a local conference!

The application is open as of 11/24/25 and will close on 12/15/25.

We will be distributing 5 full registrations to the Everything Local Conference (January 28th-30th, 2026) in Springfield, IL. One registration per person. To ensure that everyone has a fair chance to be qualified for the fund, we will be drawing 5 applications at random. If chosen, recipients will be notified mid-December.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. This opportunity is for aspiring and beginning farmers. We define beginning farmer as someone with less than 10 years experience.
2. You must reside in the Central Illinois region to apply. See map and list of counties.