Illinois Director of Agriculture
| Illinois Director of Agriculture | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Robert F. Flider |
| Assumed office: | February 15, 2012 |
| Compensation: | $133,273 |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Robert F. Flider. He was appointed by Gov. Pat Quinn (D) on February 15, 2012.[2]
Authority
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Division
There are five main divisions within the department of agriculture:[3]
- Consumer Services
- Food Inspection
- Weights and Measurements Certification
- Motor Fuel Quality Testing
- Marketing and Promotion
- Agricultural Statistics and Market News
- Agricultural Marketing
- State and County Fair Promotion
- Horse Racing Administration
- Animal Industries
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Natural Resources
- Environmental Programs
- Land and Water Resources
- Agricultural and Industry Regulation
- Agricultural Products Inspection
- Grain Dealer and Warehouse Inspection and Licensure
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the Illinois Director of Agriculture was paid an estimated $133,273. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, the Illinois Director of Agriculture was paid an estimated $133,300 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
Recent news
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Illinois Director of Agriculture News Feed
- FFA stars shine during final convention session - Agri News
- GOVERNOR QUINN LAUNCHES "WHERE FRESH IS" CAMPAIGN TO ... - Illinois Department of Agriculture (press release)
- CANDIDATES FOR ILLINOIS COMMODITY BOARD ELECTIONS ANNOUNCED - Illinois Department of Agriculture (press release)
- Illinois Department of Agriculture approves permit for hog confinement near Lima - Quincy Herald Whig
- Pact: Less impact on agriculture - Saukvalley
- Northern IL counties included in "Where Fresh Is" campaign - WREX.com ... - WREX-TV
- Programs addressing nutrient-related challenges in Illinois - Agri News
- World Food Prize goes for work on biotech crops - USA TODAY
- Bloomington ranked 11th fastest-growing city in America - Bloomington Pantagraph
- Outbreak of deadly piglet virus spreads to 13 US states - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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Contact information
State of Illinois Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 19281
State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
Phone: (217) 782-2172
TTY number: (217) 524-6858
Fax: (217) 785-4505
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Illinois Department of Agriculture "About" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ Farm Progress, "Mt. Zion's Bob Flider Named Director of IL Dept of Ag," February 15, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Department of Agriculture "Programs and Services" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved September 5, 2012
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