See Your Impact! Illinois Stewardship Alliance 2018 Annual Report
2018 was a game-changing year for our vision of a more resilient, vibrant and just local food system a reality. Thanks to Alliance members who rallied across the state, the Alliance not only passed three…
The Farmer-to-Farmer Soil Health Series
There’s no one-size fits all model for soil health. Each farmer has to make decisions based on their soil type, landscape, time, and finances. While there’s no perfect prescription, there are plenty of farmers out…
Make a More Just Food System, Join the Alliance
Everyone deserves wholesome food, fair practices, and healthy ecosystems. Together, we can make that a reality. Read on to learn how YOU can make a difference to farmers like Katie Bishop and to your community.…
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Join Illinois Farmers Urging Climate Action
Farmers from every corner of the state tell us they have seen the impact of climate firsthand. This year’s devastating losses from extreme weather have brought home the urgent need to address the climate crisis and its impacts on agriculture.
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Illinois Over 200 Years from Reaching Nutrient Pollution Reduction Goals
Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture Groups Respond to IEPA Agriculture Pollution Report SPRINGFIELD, IL — Conservation and sustainable agriculture organizations working to reduce nutrient pollution in Illinois waterways have issued the following joint statement in response to the release of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy…
Moving American Agriculture to “Net Zero”
For Illinois farmers, the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat - it’s here. Many have already adopted changes that make their farm operation more resilient in the face of uncertain weather. A new report out today from National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition details over…
IDOA Now Requiring S.T.A.R. Applications from their Farmers
Illinois Department of Agriculture is endorsing an innovative new program that rewards farmers with up to five stars for sustainability practices on farm fields that protect our drinking water and prevent erosion and nutrient pollution. Over the summer, mother nature’s relentless heat forced a farm…
Farmers Training Farmers on Diversifying Profits
This week, Alliance communication coordinator Piero Taico joined two dozen farmers from across the state and region at the Routes to Farm two-day “Farmer-to-Farmer Marketing Intensive” at Angelic Organics Learning Center. The aim of the training was to help farmers find their niche and create…
Health Insurance partially funded for Soil & Water Conservation District Employees
Notice we said partially… not fully. The Illinois Department of Agriculture returns to its’ practice of designating funds from the soil and water conservation program by allocating $1 million to Soil Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) for the purposes of partially offsetting the costs of basic…
Alliance leaders featured in pilot of new Chicago climate podcast Housewarming
Click here to hear the episode Today is the launch of Housewarming, a brand new podcast exploring climate policy and solutions in Chicago and beyond. The first episode, by hosts Abby Wilson and Anni Metz, features Alliance director Liz Stelk and soil health champion farmer Kathy Kaesebier. Kathy Kaesebier farms…