What is WISAS?

The Western Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Society is a research, training and advocacy organization concerned with a specific range of vital social, economic and ecological issues affecting the wellbeing of the people of Illinois and neighboring states. To accomplish this mission the Society promotes agricultural systems that are economically feasible, agronomically sound and environmentally safe through:

1. Reliable, practical, timely farmer-driven research
2. A farmers’ information and support network
3. Working relationships with other organizations
4. Educational programs for farmers and the general public.