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Senator Sally Turner’s Legislation
to Support Young Farmers Passes General Assembly
[May 24, 2025]
Springfield, IL— Legislation
sponsored by State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) to help support
the next generation of Illinois farmers has now officially passed
out of the General Assembly.
Senate Bill 2372 establishes the Farmland Transition Commission, a
new body within the Illinois Department of Agriculture tasked with
studying and addressing the challenges faced by individuals aged 25
to 40 who are seeking to purchase or access farmland. The Commission
will meet quarterly and submit annual policy recommendations to the
Governor and General Assembly through 2031.
“The future of agriculture in Illinois depends on our ability to
support the next generation of farmers,” said Senator Sally Turner.
“This legislation is a proactive step to identify and break down the
barriers that are keeping young people from getting started in
farming.”
The Farmland Transition Commission will be made up of agricultural
leaders, policymakers, and young farmers from across the state. The
group will evaluate current programs and incentives and provide
recommendations to improve land access, ease generational farm
transfers, and support long-term success for new and aspiring
farmers.
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“Young farmers
face rising land prices, limited availability, and a lack of
access to funds,” continued Senator Sally Turner. “We owe it to
the future of our rural communities to find real, workable
solutions to these challenges.”
Senate Bill 2372 passed both chambers with unanimous support and
now heads to the Governor’s desk.
[Marcus J. Durrett
Senior Communications Strategist
Communications and Public Affairs
Illinois Senate Republican Staff]
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