Ag Invest
Helping farmers and agriculture businesses access affordable financing
For 44 years, Ag Invest has helped Illinois farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural professionals access affordable financing through participating banks and financial institutions.
Eligible borrowers can use below-market-rate loans to start or expand a farm operation, purchase farmland or equipment, finance construction or improvements, support an operating line of credit, and invest in conventional or sustainable farming practices.
Ag Invest Program History
Ag Invest is the nation’s most expansive agricultural deposit program. Since its launch in 1983, the program has supported more than $6 billion in operating and long-term loans.
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office expanded Ag Invest in 2000 by adding the Long-Term Loan Program to its Operating Line of Credit Loan Program. In 2012, the Treasurer’s Office introduced a fast-track process that reduced approval times for eligible financial institutions from up to 10 business days to 24–48 hours.
Real Growth, Big Impact
The Office of the Illinois Treasurer (Treasurer) strives for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust. Our Invest in Illinois programs are designed to drive economic growth and offer a safe and sound investment opportunity. The Treasurer has made a strategic commitment to collecting foundational data to inform and guide our efforts in support of the people of Illinois. The dashboards below give a snapshot of the data we are collecting.
The ‘Invest in Illinois Program offered by the Illinois State Treasurer has served as an integral funding avenue to assist Bank & Trust Company in creating economic growth in our communities.
The three deposit programs – (1) Ag Invest, (2) Business Invest, and (3) Community Invest, have provided Bank & Trust affordable funding to assist in lending to these various economic sectors.
The Illinois Treasurer staff’s assistance, along with their online system, makes the process of obtaining state funds seamless.
We, at Bank & Trust Company, appreciate the courteous, patient, top-notch service provided by their friendly staff.
Bank & Trust Company, Litchfield- Bruce K Vignos
Bring Affordable Financing to Your Community
Invest in Illinois connects participating lenders with state deposits that support agriculture, small businesses, community development, and local economic growth.
Call 217-558-6217 to speak with the Invest in Illinois team or email us.