Mercer County will get a visit from the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture next week. John Sullivan will be at Parker Run Vineyards in New Windsor on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to Noon in a public event hosted by Mercer County Better Together in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Director Sullivan will discuss industrial hemp, cover crops and other items of agricultural interest. A variety of other agencies are scheduled to present as well. There will also be time for questions from attendees.
