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 Us for Local Food Lobby Day, April 10th
On Wednesday, April 10th, local food advocates, farmers, and citizens from across the state will come together in Springfield for Local Food Lobby Day to encourage their legislators to support local food and farms. Local Food Lobby Day will consist of a lobby training, a legislative…
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Join us at an Annual Meeting Near You!
We’re trying something new this year. Traditionally, Alliance members gather in the winter for a large annual meeting in Springfield. But our membership has grown so much, we’re going to try bringing the annual meeting to you. Now you can choose to join us in…
Tell Sonny: Share Your Perspective with the USDA Fruit & Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue wants to hear from fruit and vegetable growers like you. This fall, Secretary Perdue appointed Molly Gleason of Illinois Stewardship Alliance as one of 25 members on the national Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). Molly will be our voice…
Farmers Find Community at the 2019 Conservation Cropping Seminars
By: Liz Rupel What an incredible three days at the Conservation Cropping Seminars in Mendota, Springfield, and O’Fallon! The planning committee really stepped it up this year and invited author David Montgomery and soil health expert Ray Archuleta to give inspiring speeches to three separate…
Introducing our 2019 State Policy Priorities
For the past decade, the Alliance has been building momentum on the legislative front when it comes to local food. Our members have helped pass 12 laws since 2012 addressing everything from industrial hemp to cottage food. They’ve also fought to secure funding for local…
ReGenerate Illinois Summit: March 14th
Join Illinois Stewardship Alliance and ReGenerate Illinois partners across the state for the first ReGenerate Illinois Summit on March 14th, 2019 at Epiphany Farms Restaurant in Bloomington. The Summit aims to unite food producers and buyers in a powerful, profitable, sustainable food system. ReGenerate Illinois…
Upcoming Forum to Discuss Economic Potential of Industrial Hemp in the Greater Peoria Region
PEKIN, IL — Since the legalization of industrial hemp production at both the state and federal levels at the end of 2018, farmers hope to learn more about the market potential for a crop that has eluded industrial production in the United States for over…