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Illinois Department of Agriculture

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Certified Livestock Manager Training

Register for the 2025 Workshops Series.

Animal Health and Welfare

Animal Health and Welfare

The Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare is responsible for detection and eradication of certain animal diseases.

Plants and Pesticides

The Illinois Department of Agriculture works to protect plants and crops from harmful insects and diseases.

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

The Bureau of Horse Racing oversees the state's horse racing programs and encourage the breeding, racing and ownership of quality horses in Illinois.

Illinois State Fair, ​August 7 - 17, 2025 is a 167 year tradition with 8700 competitve events and on 366 acres and 4 days of harness racing

Illinois State Fair

August 7 - 17, 2025. Click for more info.

Du Quoin State Fair

August 22 - September 1, 2025. Click for more info.

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