Giving to Agriculture
Giving to Agriculture
For nearly 100 years, Illinois State University has been graduating leaders in agriculture. Their legacy is a department with a national reputation for excellence. The 100th aniversary gives us a chance to reflect upon a proud past and invest in the future of agriculture.
The 100 by 100 celebration was launched to help the department celebrate its 100th anniverary with a goal of raising $400,000 to support four departmental priorities
- Scholarships
- the Illinois State Farm
- the Horticulture Center
- Special projects
We need your help to grow our rich tradition of teaching excellence. I hope you will renew your passion for Illinois State University agriculture and make a transformational gift.
Scholarships
One year at Illinois State costs about $20,000. Tuition and fees are about half the cost; living expenses make up the other half. Scholarships enable students to earn a transformative education and go on to leave their mark on the world.
The need for scholarships:
- Enroll and educate the most deserving students
- Support judging teams
- Reduce student debt
Farm Support
The Illinois State University Teaching and Research Farm is located on 360 acres near Lexington. It is financially self-sufficient and must rely on production to support many teaching, research, and outreach needs.
Current needs at the farm include:
- Grain storage
- Metabolism building
- Production equipment (tractors, combines, etc).
Horticulture Center
The Horticulture Center occupies 12 acres north of the Illinois State Golf Course on Raab Road in Normal. The facility serves as an outdoor laboratory to support the Horticulture and Landscape Management program.
- Current needs at the Horticulture Center include funds to support the gardens:
- Children's Garden
- Nutraceutical Garden
- Literary Garden
- Conifer Garden
- Renewable Energy Garden
Special Projects
Funding can be donated for a specific project. These funds provide the department with the flexibility to meet emerging priorities. Special projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Named facilities, classrooms, laboratories, buildings
- Ag Literacy Center
- Endowed faculty position
- Computer laboratory
- Student travel
