Illinois Farmers Union
Illinois Farmers Union advocates for family farmers, rural residents and consumers across the state. We believe the needs of the Illinois farm economy are every bit as important as the policy priorities of Wall Street and Corporate America.
JOIN IFU
Only by working together can we secure a positive future of all family farmers, growers and consumers across our State. Join Illinois Farmers Union today.
DUES: ONE YEAR $60.00
Illinois Farmers Union is a tax exempt agricultural organization under 501 (c) (5) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is not a charitable organization and, therefore, payments to Illinois Farmers Union are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible under other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
Getting Back on Track: Fixing the Farm Economy
Farm policy is failing family farmers and ranchers. Costs are up, prices are down, and farm bankruptcies rose 46% in a single year. Family farms are caught between concentrated corporate power and a farm safety net that no longer reflects what it costs to farm today.
It doesn't have to be this way. Join Illinois Farmers Union and farmers from across Iowa and Illinois to talk about what we're up against and, more importantly, where we go from here. Share what's working on your operation, hear what's working on others, and help shape the ideas and solutions that can get farm country back on solid ground.
Special guests include: Will Westmoreland, Illinois and Iowa Farmers Union leaders
2026 Policy Priorities
At the 2026 Illinois Farmers Union Annual Meeting, members identified several key policy priorities to focus our efforts on in 2026. A link to that document can be found below.
Legislative Wins
The 104th Illinois General Assembly session has wrapped up, and we’re proud to share that it brought meaningful victories for family farmers and ranchers across the state. IFU members gathered at our annual meeting to approve policy, which we use to advocate effectively for legislation that directly supports our community.
These wins reflect the power of member-driven policy and the strength of our collective voice. Explore the legislative victories below.
