Agricultural education has a long and rich history in Illinois, although organized efforts to foster agricultural education for all students did not begin until the 1980s. In 1984, a grassroots movement from the Illinois agriculture industry recognized that agriculture is central to the welfare and economic stability of the state, and requires a continued source of trained and qualified individuals for employment in agriculture. That movement resulted in creation of the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education ILCAE.

Address: 200 South Fredrick, Rantoul, IL 61866-2433
Telephone: (217) 893-0091
Website: http://www.agriculturaleducation.org/