AUTHORITY: Authorized by Section 25 of the Illinois Rivers-Friendly Farmer Program Act [505 ILCS 106/25].DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
a) The Department, along with local entities such as SWCDs, may develop and implement a marketing program that informs the agricultural community and the general public of the Illinois Rivers-Friendly Farmer Program.
b) In order to increase public awareness of the environmentally beneficial farming practices being used by "Rivers-Friendly Farmers" that protect and enhance the quality of Illinois' waters, the Department and local SWCDs may undertake promotional/outreach activities. Those activities will not result in the release of information specific to individual farming operations without the written permission of the respective farmer or landowner.