Patagonia is Doubling All Donations Made Before End of 2019
Patagonia is getting into the giving spirit! They will match all donations to the Alliance on their website through the end of 2019! If you’re inspired to give on #GivingTuesday #ILGive day, or any other day in…
2020 Annual Meeting Tour Dates
Last year the Alliance tried something new with holding several meeting across the state to great success. With our membership having grown so much, we’re going to continue bringing the annual meetings to you. Now…
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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2020 Annual Meeting Tour Dates
Last year the Alliance tried something new with holding several meeting across the state to great success. With our membership having grown so much, we’re going to continue bringing the annual meetings to you. Now you can choose to join us in northern, central, southern,…
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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.
New report details Illinois cottage food industry impact and needs
Carla owns and operates Wild Hare Farms , a farm and cottage food business in northwest Illinois. She and her son Corey prepare baked goods, hand pies, jams, pickles, and salsas to sell at the Morrison Farmers Market. She grows most of the ingredients herself. What she…
IDOA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR COVER CROP PREMIUM DISCOUNT PROGRAM
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced a fall cover crop discount program for acreage in Illinois planted to cover crops in the fall of 2019 that will be planted to an insurable crop in 2020. The program will allow eligible applicants to…
Tis’ the Season for Gratitude
During this time of year we are reminded of all we are grateful. We have been thinking back to all the stories we’ve heard regarding the difference our work makes in people’s lives. So for the Alliance, what we’re most grateful for is easy: you.…
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…