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Buying Local, More Than Getting Fresh, Quality Food
The Illinois Department of Agriculture supports the Illinois Product, Illinois Grown and the Homegrown by Heroes Programs. Each program features a logo assisting consumer identification of certified program participants. Program participants can also be featured in the Illinois Product database and participate in Illinois Product events.
Buying local isn't just a trend; it's a commitment to supporting Illinois communities and economy. When choosing Illinois Products, you're not only getting quality goods but also contributing to the growth and vitality of Illinois. Buying Illinois Products strengthens the Illinois food system, benefits the economy, builds healthy communities, and positively impacts the environment.
Look for the Illinois Product, Illinois Grown, and Homegrown by Heroes logos at retailers near you!
Take the Pledge
Pledge to spend $10 from your weekly grocery budget on the purchase of Illinois Products and get a free reusable bag or sticker.
Illinois Product Program
Since 1987, the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) Illinois Product Logo Program has identified Illinois products in retail establishments -- from major grocery stores to local community farmers markets. Buy Illinois Products to know your purchasing from a company who produces, processes, packages or is headquartered in Illinois.
Illinois Grown Program
The Illinois Grown logo identifies products grown in Illinois or containing at least one ingredient grown in Illinois. Buy Illinois Grown products for transparent sourcing and community support. Look for the Illinois Grown logo at your farmers market and grocery store. Illinois Grown products are closer than you think!
Homegrown By Heroes Program
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) aids veterans or current active-duty service members who are interested in a second career in our state’s number one industry, agriculture. The Homegrown by Heroes program allows Illinois farmers, ranchers, fishermen and producers who have served or are still serving in any branch of the U.S. military to use a special logo on the agricultural products they sell to the public. This special designation sets these farmers apart in the market, allowing these heroes' products to be visible to consumers while giving them the chance to tell their story.
Discover Illinois Products!
Explore Illinois Products and taste the difference local sourcing makes.
Illinois Product Events
Meet the producers behind Illinois Products and buy local at an upcoming Illinois Product Event: