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| Title | Sustainable Agriculture Committee |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.agr.state.il.us/about/openmeet/ |
| Contact Name | Mike Rahe |
| Contact Phone | 217.785.5594 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | Seeks funding for research on methods of production agriculture resulting in highest rate of return and preservation of environment and farmland. |
| Term | 5 years. NO HOLDOVER LANGUAGE |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Not specified |
| Qualifications | Citizen members to have interest in higher education but not employed by, profession affiliated with, or members of governing board of any higher education institution in the state. |
| Composition |
7 members - 1 representing and appointed by the Governor - 1 representing and appointed by IBHE - 1 representing and appointed by Dept. of Ag - 4 farmers involved in production agriculture appointed by Dept. of Ag |
| Chair | Silent |
| Authority | 505 ILCS 135/5 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Dan | 06/30/2013 | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Chair, University of Illinois | Champaign |
| Gregory, Walt | 06/30/2015 | Director of IDOA | Member, Farmer Representative | Jersey |
| Joehl, Tony | 06/30/2016 | Director of IDOA | Vice Chair, Farmer Representative | Madison |
| Rahe, Mike | 06/30/2016 | Director of IDOA | Member, Department of Ag Representative | Pike |
| Schutte, Stan | 06/30/2014 | Director of IDOA | Member, Farmer Representative | Shelby |
| TBD | Director of IDOA | Member, Farmer Representative | None | |
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None |