Illinois Department of Ag Creates a Community Garden The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is announcing the inaugural year of the Illinois State Fairgrounds Community Garden. The garden was created to give residents a space to grow fresh produce, herbs, or other flowers and plants, in a friendly and safe environment. Illinois Ag Connection reports individuals, organizations and other groups will be able to lease one or two plots, depending upon availability. The garden plots are 12' x 12' and cost $10 each, with the money collected going straight back into the garden. "We decided this would be a great opportunity for the Illinois Department of Agriculture to not only offer up a great location for garden plots, but also to help create a sense of community where growers can learn from each other," said Agriculture Director Tom Jennings.
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