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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Take action by 5pm TONIGHT to support cottage food
Earlier this week during our Hot Ones fundraising event, Rep. Will Guzzardi made a surprise announcement! If we reach 150 donations by 5pm on Friday, December 3rd he’ll try our final 5-Alarm-Fire hot sauce– the Wolf Rayet. The Wolf Rayet made by Glacier’s End Farm…
In case you missed it: Hot Ones Cottage Food Edition
Special Opportunity! If we raise just 33 more donations by Friday, @Rep. Will Guzzardi will sample the hottest hot sauce in the history of ever (probably). Check out our Hot Ones video and make your donation today!
Give 5 to help a small business thrive
Farmers like Ian and Hannah in the Quad Cities are growing food regeneratively, serving their community, and making amazing breads, spices, and hot sauces. And with your support, farmers like them will have the resources they need to grow. We're featuring their farm and their…
This Giving Tuesday, Give $5 to bring the heat
Farmers like Ian and Hannah in the Quad Cities are growing food regeneratively, serving their community, and making amazing breads, spices, and hot sauces. And with your support, farmers like them will have the resources they need to grow. We're featuring their farm and their…
Farmers are bringing the heat
Farmers like Ian and Hannah in the Quad Cities are growing food regeneratively, serving their community, and making amazing breads, spices, and hot sauces. And with your support, farmers like them will have the resources they need to grow. We're featuring their farm and their…
Farm-to-School initiatives in Illinois struggle– here’s why
East Central Illinois farmer Traci Barkley wants to get her fresh produce into the neighboring school just two blocks from her farm, but the current Illinois school food system favors big business and low prices over fresh produce from local farmers. Read her story and…