Danielle’s Journey
“I want to gather with others to champion more things we all care about. That’s why I’m a part of the Alliance. I see now that bigger change happens at the policy level. And I…
Food & Farm Job Listing Board
The food system needs great people like you! There are loads of opportunities to align your career and you commitment to stewarding Illinois, below is a list of jobs with links to further description. If…
See your impact in 2020
The Alliance’s Annual Report is here! 2020 was a year like no other. A global pandemic touched all of our lives – and it changed the way people think about food. We witnessed in real…
Resilience Fund Grant Recipients
We are excited to announce the 27 farms selected to receive a grant from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance’s Resilience Fund! The Resilience Fund was highly competitive; we received over 80 applications from local food producers…
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Mark Your Calendar for Soil Health Week
Mark your calendar for Soil Health Week! March 7 - 11, 2022.
Farmer and Local Food Advocate Find Family Among the Alliance
Winter has descended upon Illinois. The southern hills and valleys are dusted in frost. The central plains lie wrapped in a sparkling white quilt. Further north on the outermost edges of Chicago suburbs, Katie and Carlos Palomares grab their muck boots and head out the…
Illinois Plant Sales Tax Places Unfair Burden on Small Farms
Illinois Farmers are exempt from paying sales tax on seeds but not for plant starts In Illinois, farmers do not have to pay sales tax on their seed purchases. However; this same exemption does not apply to starter plants. Fruit, vegetable, nut, and hemp farmers…
2022 Resilience Fund Application Now Open!
The 2022 Resilience Fund Application is now open! Apply for up to $10,000 in Investment in On-Farm Infrastructure. Deadline to apply is February 15th.
Conservation Program Deadlines & Application Windows are around the corner. Are you prepared?
Conservation Program Deadlines & Application Windows are around the corner. Are you prepared?
You did it! Bonus Cottage Food Hot Ones Video
You did it! With your incredible generosity and support we surpassed our goal of 150 donations! You helped us raise over $2700 to support small farms and food businesses through resources, organizing, and advocacy. And as promised– Rep. Guzzardi and I are back to try…