THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS ANNOUNCING A NEW TAX CREDIT FOR AGRITOURISM.

THE CREDIT IS MEANT TO OFFSET THE HIGH COST OF LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR FARMERS ENGAGED IN AGRITOURISM. THE STATE’S AGRICULTURE MARKETING HEAD, JACKIE SAMBURSKY, EXPLAINS WHAT SORT OF BUSINESSES WOULD BE ELIGIBLE.

SAMBURSKY SAYS THIS CREDIT WILL HELP OFFSET EXPENSIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR THESE TYPES OF VENTURES.

OTHER VENTURES INCLUDE SCHOOL TOURS, PETTING ZOOS AND CORN MAZES. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE CREDIT FOR THIS CURRENT TAX YEAR IS FEBRUARY 28TH. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT: ILLINOIS AGRITOURISM CREDIT DOT COM.