Virtual Food & Farm Lobby Day is April 2nd at 9am
On Thursday, April 2nd, local food advocates, farmers, and citizens from across the state will come together ONLINE! The statehouse is closed to public gathering and we are practicing social distancing, but still want your voice…
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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Virtual Food & Farm Lobby Day is April 2nd at 9am
On Thursday, April 2nd, local food advocates, farmers, and citizens from across the state will come together ONLINE! The statehouse is closed to public gathering and we are practicing social distancing, but still want your voice to be heard at our annual lobby day. The Virtual…
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Important news & resources farmers should know about
COVID-19 has encouraged swift action and partnerships across the state, here is a list of the latest resources farmers should know about. But first … some GOOD NEWS! LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS INCLUDED IN $9.5 BILLION EMERGENCY FUNDING AID Good news! Local food producers are included…
Even when we’re apart, we can act together
You may not feel like a hero stuck at home – but you are! sheltering in place in the coming weeks will be what keeps the virus from spreading faster and overwhelming hospitals. You’re not alone. The Alliance is a community of farmers and eaters like you…
Bringing the Next Generation of Farmers Back Home
Across the midwest farms are facing the challenge of how to keep the next generation on the farm; regenerative agriculture may be the answer. Growing up, Frank Rademacher watched dad run the family hardware store and lumberyard, while grandad took care of the family farm.…
New Bill Will Protect Right to Garden
Growing your own food is hard work, but Nicole Virgil knows that there’s no healthier or more affordable way to feed her family. So when Nicole started gardening, she expected the weather, our short growing season, and pests to be a hurdle. She didn’t expect…
Congresswoman Pingree Introduces the Agriculture Resilience Act to Promote Farmer-Driven Climate Solutions
At times, agriculture may receive a bad wrap because it is calculated at being responsible for the release of an estimated 8 to 9 percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But agriculture can also be seen as part of the solution by sinking carbon…
2020 Legislative Priorities for Spring Session
Over the past year the Alliance has been listening to our stewards’ issues and working on solutions. Our 2020 legislative priorities pave the way for resilient local food systems that support family farms, protect soil and water, and grow the local food economy in our…