GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER IS ANNOUNCING 16 MILLION DOLLARS IN AGRICULTURE GRANTS FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES.

 

GOVERNOR RAUNER SAYS THE MONEY INCLUDES SIX MILLION DOLLARS FOR SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AROUND THE STATE WHICH WORK TO PROTECT ILLINOIS FARMLAND. THERE’S ALSO MONEY FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION SERVICE.

 

 

 

THE REMAINING FIVE MILLION IS FOR COUNTRY FAIRS. MORE THAN 54 THOUSAND DOLLARS WILL BE SENT TO EACH OF THE 92 COUNTY FAIRS AROUND THE STATE FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE NEEDS.