Sustainable Agriculture Committee
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Joe Bybee
Contact Title
815.787.5480
Contact E-Mail
joe.bybee@illinois.gov
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.
Senate Confirmation
No
Party Affiliation
N/A
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.
Compensation
Not specified
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 | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory, Walt | 06/30/2015 | Director of IDOA | Chair, Farmer Representative | Jersey | |||
| Brockman, Terra | 12/12/2019 | 12/12/2014 | Governor | Member | Woodford | ||
| Gruver, Joel | 06/30/2018 | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Vice Chair, Western Illinois University | McDonough | |||
| Wallace, Chad | 06/30/2017 | Director of IDOA | Member, Farmer Representative | Cass | |||
| Glazik, Will | 06/30/2022 | Director of IDOA | Vice Chair, Farmer Representative | Madison | |||
| Bybee, Joe | 06/30/2021 | Director of IDOA | Member, Department of Ag Representative | ||||
| Bishop, Dave | 06/30/2018 | Director of IDOA | Member, Farmer Representative | McLean |