Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs will join farmers, lenders, and agribusiness owners next week for roundtable meetings throughout the state to share details about the recent improvements to the Ag Invest Program. The roundtable events are free and open to the public. The media is also invited to attend. WHO: Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer. WHAT: Treasurer Frerichs will share details about new improvements to the Ag Invest Program. The program partners with approved financial institutions across the state to provide qualified farmers and agriculture professionals with below-market interest-rate…

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that he will host several roundtable meetings throughout the state to meet with farmers, bankers, and lenders to share details about the recent improvements to the Ag Invest Program. The roundtable events are free and open to the public. “We encourage anyone who has a vested interest in agriculture to attend a roundtable event to find out more about financing their farm operations,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “The recent changes to the Ag Invest Program provide more financial support to help Illinois farmers…