Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting thanked the Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau for organizing a Drainage District workshop, according to a statement released on Mar. 16. The event included a presentation that explored how renewable energy projects intersect with local drainage districts.
The topic is important as communities and agriculture in the region face new challenges and opportunities related to renewable energy development. Workshops like this aim to inform stakeholders about the impact of such projects on essential infrastructure.
Bunting said, “Thank you to the Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau for hosting a great Drainage District workshop. The presentation provided valuable insight into renewable energy projects and how they intersect with drainage districts. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more and connect with others on these important issues impacting our communities and agriculture.”
Bunting, a Republican, was elected to the Illinois State House in 2023 to represent the state’s 106th House District, replacing previous state representative Thomas Bennett, according to available information.
As discussions around renewable energy continue across Illinois, events like this workshop provide local leaders and residents with information needed to navigate changes affecting both land use and agricultural practices.
