Become Illinois Product or Illinois Grown Certified

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.

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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!

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Are You a Veteran or Active-Duty Service Member?

Homegrown By Heroes Program

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.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Register with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC)

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Register with FVC Homegrown by Heroes for Certification

Step 2: Complete the form below and attach the Farmer Veteran Coalition HBH certificate or certification letter.

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Connect With Buy Local Consumers

The use of the Illinois Product Logo Program differentiates retailers from competitors and fosters stronger brand loyalty with consumers interested in purchasing local products.

Sign Up to be an Illinois Product, Illinois Grown, or Homegrown by Heroes Retailer by completing this form and sending it to agr.illinoisproduct@illinois.gov.

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