Golden Beet Awards
The Golden Beet is an award to recognize those outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses that are paving the way for local food system development in Illinois. That might entail anyone from the classroom teacher who…
2015 Conservation Cropping Seminars
Curious about Cover Crops? Want to learn more about soil health? Mark your calendars for three new Conservation Cropping Seminars coming to your area and don’t miss out on these great opportunities to learn more…
Illinois Stewardship Alliance Publishes Legal Guide for Farmers
Illinois Stewardship Alliance has released a legal guide for farmers wanting to sell directly to consumers, restaurants and others. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GUIDE) The guide is intended to be an introduction for beginning…
10% Pledge for Local Food
Illinois is an agricultural powerhouse, yet more than 95 percent of food consumed in Illinois is imported from outside the state. For chefs and cooks that means the product they’re getting is often times past its…
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Success for “Smarter Rules for Farmers’ Markets” Bill
Yesterday afternoon, HB5657 - Smarter Rules For Farmers Markets – passed the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously. After considerable negotiations with local health departments, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Illinois Public Health Association and the Illinois Farm Bureau we were able to reach an accord…
New Farmers’ Market Food Safety Guide
The Farmers Market Food Safety Guide was developed to provide standards, guidelines and consistent information to Illinois vendors and farmers market managers to provide fresh, safe and quality food to the consumer. The Farmers Market Food Safety Guide represents a collaborative effort between the Illinois Department…
Chefs, Farmers Unite to Support Local Produce
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Despite sitting amid some of the world’s most fertile topsoil, many restaurants find it easier to purchase produce grown thousands of miles away rather than from the local farmer. Illinoisans spend about $48 billion on food annually, but only about 5 percent…
ISA Seeks New Outreach Intern
ISA is happy to announce the creation of a new part-time Outreach Intern position. The Outreach Intern will work closely with the Program Director and Conservation Associate to carry out duties within ISA’s local food and sustainable agriculture programs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone…