The Illinois Farm Bureau says with the already struggling ag economy, an increase in the state’s minimum wage would be detrimental to farmers.
“We are opposed to the minimum wage increase to $15. An over 86% increase in the minimum wage, we feel this is very high and very detrimental to agriculture.”
Kevin Semlow, Farm Bureau’s State Legislation director says a bill passed by the Illinois Senate on Thursday could increase the minimum wage from $8.25 to $15 by 2025.
