On March 28th, local food advocates, farmers, and citizens from across the state will come together in Springfield to encourage their legislators to support local food and farms. Illinois Stewardship Alliance invites you to join us for our 3rd annual local food and farm lobby day in Springfield on March 28th at the Illinois State Capitol Complex in Springfield.

Local Food Awareness Day will consist of a legislative update, orientation, lobbying training, and lunch at the Illinois State Library Room 403/404. Following lunch we will descend upon the capitol to educate legislators about the importance of local food systems and advocate for positive policy solutions that promote and support local food systems in Illinois. Following our lobbying efforts we will return to the State Library for a roundtable discussion about local food with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon.

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When: March 28^th, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (check-in @ 10 a.m.)

Cost: Members: Free    Non-members: $10    Organizational Member: 2 free

Registration: register online by clicking here.

Payment: Payment can be made by sending a check for the exact amount to Illinois Stewardship Alliance, 401 W. Jackson Parkway, Springfield IL, 62704 or online by clicking here.

For questions or more information contact ISA's Policy coordinator, Wes King at wes@ilstewards.org