By Andi Anderson
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has announced a five-stop agricultural tour across Southern Illinois in the first week of August. The tour will include events to discuss the Farm Bill, trade, renewable energy, and a visit to Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair.
“Agriculture is the backbone of our rural economy. That’s why we’re dedicating the first week of August to all things Southern Illinois agriculture,” said Bost. “As Southern Illinois’ voice on the House Agriculture Committee, I am proud our committee has passed a 2024 Farm Bill that works for our farmers, growers, and producers, and I look forward to highlighting those wins with my constituents.”
The agriculture tour details are as follows. Interested constituents are invited to join the Trade Talk and Barnyard Roundup events. If interested, please RSVP through the provided links.
Solar Sitdown:
WHAT: Rep. Bost meets with Washington County Officials and constituents to discuss solar panel tracks on prime farmland.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washington County Courthouse, Upstairs Boardroom, 101 E. St. Louis St, Nashville, IL 62263
Trade Talk (open to RSVP’ed attendees):
WHAT: Rep. Bost discusses trade policy with local row crop farmers.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Waterstreet Bar and Grill, 201 South St, Evansville, IL 62242
Bost Barnyard Roundup (open to RSVP’ed attendees):
WHAT: Rep. Bost and local livestock farmers discuss important Farm Bill reforms.
WHEN: Thursday, August 8th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1575 County Road 1700N, Cisne, IL 62823
Renewable Fuels Roundtable:
WHAT: Rep. Bost and LincolnLand Agri-Energy discuss renewable fuels.
WHEN: Thursday, August 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: LincolnLand Agri-Energy LLC, 10406 N 1725th St, Palestine, IL 62451
Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair:
WHAT: Rep. Bost meets with Illinois Farm Bureau and commodity groups to discuss all things Illinois agriculture.
WHEN: Friday, August 9th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Commodities Pavilion, north end of Grandstand Avenue on the Illinois State Fairgrounds
The tour offers a unique opportunity for local farmers and constituents to engage directly with Rep.
Bost on critical agricultural issues and policies. The discussions will focus on the 2024 Farm Bill, trade policies affecting the agricultural sector, and advancements in renewable energy. This initiative underscores the importance of agriculture to Southern Illinois’ economy and aims to support farmers, growers, and producers in the region.
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Categories: Illinois, Rural Lifestyle