Preface
Illinois is a state rich in agriculture heritage. It has been the home of many important inventions, discoveries, and business ventures all of which have had major implications in the growth and development of agriculture for the entire country….even the world! This site has been erected as a monument to the fruition of past Illinois residents whose innovation and entrepreneurship provided invaluable tools and resources for the advancement of agriculture.

Our Mission
To assemble and preserve artifacts of informational and historical value related to individuals, businesses, and innovations in agriculture specifically related to Illinois. To share information about Illinois' significant contributions to the field of agriculture. To serve as a viable resource for continuous research and education of Illinois's vast agricultural heritage. To bring together individuals with a common interest in the education and preservation of agriculture history in Illinois.

IAHPS Profile
It was recognized that despite the numerous contributions the state of Illinois has devoted to agriculture over the past two centuries, no attempt has been made on the part of any institution to compile pertinent historical records and data on the matter. It is the goal of the IAHPS to continually research information and gather artifacts related to this subject, so they may be appropriately conserved and available to the public in a single location.

The Illinois Agriculture Historic Preservation Society is a non-profit organization that was officially established in 2003 following a 10 year period of artifact collecting and detailed research on the subject matter by the organizations founders. This web site is the first attempt to present the information collected in a medium that will appeal to many aficionados of Illinois history. From the invention of horse-drawn implements to the formation of the Chicago Board of Trade, if it is related to agriculture and found in Illinois, then our organization will present the information. As the IAHPS advances and interest increases, we hope to provide the public with a 'bricks and mortar' facility in which members and casual interests could come to view related artifacts first hand. This will occur eventually as appropriate grants, donations, and other funding can be secured.

In the meantime, please browse through our web-site and enjoy the many facets of historical information we have assembled. As you do so, please feel free to email us with any comments, questions, or ideas for the site. Also, our research has been extensive, but we suspect there are many more entities that have not yet gotten appropriate recognition. If you have any information on related companies or topics that we have missed, please let us know. Detailed references for the information and images of artifacts would help substantially. Also, if you have historical artifacts related to any of the subjects we have detailed on this web-site or unlisted that you would like to sell or contribute, please contact us. We are always looking for more additions to the Museum and would greatly appreciate you considering the IAHPS as a home for your historically significant items.