Li Arellano, Jr., Illinois State Senator for 37th District | Facebook
Li Arellano, Jr., Illinois State Senator for 37th District | Facebook
Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Li Arellano Jr. aimed at supporting young farmers in Illinois has become law. Senate Bill 2372 establishes the Farmland Transition Commission within the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The commission will study challenges faced by young farmers, recommend policy solutions, and help facilitate the transition of farmland to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40.
Senator Arellano stated, "This law brings together policymakers, agricultural leaders, and young farmers to ensure the long-term success of farming in Illinois. By improving access to farmland, the state can help preserve family farms and secure the future of agriculture."
The new commission is open for applications through the Board and Commissions website.
Arellano, a Republican, was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 2025 to represent the state's 37th Senate District, succeeding Win Stoller.
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