| You have the power to help save our farms and farmland. You can directly support Illinois farmers and farmers markets by taking these simple actions. |
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Support your local farmers by buying direct at farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs. |
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Spread the No Farms No Food® message by requesting a free bumper sticker. |
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Vote in the America's Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest so that we help you grow your local farmers market! |
 Northern Counties Scan Horizon for an Agricultural Future
Illinois agricultural land is being developed at an increasingly fast pace, especially in rural and suburban landscapes. Although preservation of farmland and agricultural activities are not highly prioritized for all communities, it is important to realize that preservation in only some areas will still benefit an entire region.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the comprehensive regional planning organization for the seven counties of northeastern Illinois. By state and federal law, CMAP is responsible for producing the region's official, integrated plan for land use and transportation. The agency's innovative GO TO 2040 planning campaign will develop and implement strategies to address projected population and employment growth and its serious implications for transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality of life issues. CMAP's strategy for agricultural preservation—which outlines the importance of agriculture to northeastern Illinois and the costs and benefits associated with preservation—can be found at GO TO 2040 website and the public is strongly encouraged to give feedback and participate in shaping the plan.
center for agriculture in the environment
Our Center for Agriculture in the Environment (CAE), located in DeKalb, helps protect America's agricultural lands and encourage healthy farming practices. CAE works closely with the academic, environmental and agricultural communities
to raise awareness of issues by providing research and strong academic arguments for wise public policy.
Contact Us
Anita Zurbrugg
148 North 3rd Street
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-9347
azurbrugg@niu.edu
To learn more about agriculture in your state, visit the Illinois state profile page at the Farmland Information Center.
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