The Alliance

The Illinois Stewardship Alliance is made up of individuals and organizations that support local food systems in communities across Illinois. Join the Alliance and become a part of the good food movement!

Membership Levels

Individuals/Farms - $25

Student/Low-Income - $15

Organizations - $65

*Supporter - $75

**Steward - $300

* “Supporter” level members will receive a copy of the seasonal cookbook, - “From Asparagus to Zucchini”.  

**“Steward” level members will receive two tickets to ISA’s Annual Local Harvest Dinner

Who should join?

  • Individuals
  • Farms
  • Community Gardens
  • Food Policy Councils
  • Non-profit Organizations (focusing on sustainable agriculture and/or local food systems)
  • Environmental Organizations
  • Community-Based Organizations
  • CSA’s
  • Anti-Hunger Organizations
  • Local  Food Businesses

Individual Membership Benefits

  • Receive a Buy Fresh Buy Local sticker
  • Discounts and invitations to farm tours and local food dinners
  • Invitation to Lobby Day
  • Receive action alerts and funding opportunities for sustainable agriculture
  • Become a part of an alliance of consumers, farmers and other local food system counterparts working to increase fresh, local foods in Illinois

Organizational Membership Benefits

  • Receive invitations to workshops and trainings (such as media trainings or citizen action)
  • Join conference calls to learn about local food projects and sustainable agriculture initiatives
  • List your organization’s events on ISA’s online calendar
  • Participate in statewide or regional local food system meeting
  • Become a part of a growing alliance of organizations and individuals supporting local food systems in Illinois

CLICK HERE to use your credit card to join Illinois Stewardship Alliance and/or make a donation to help us continue our work
US MAIL:  send your check to Illinois Stewardship Alliance, 401 W Jackson Parkway, Springfield, Il  62704. Please include your address, phone number,  Email address, and, for statistical purposes, please tell us whether you have a farm-related occupation. If you would like to receive ISA's E-newsletter, please indicate that in your note also.
COMMUNITY SHARES - to learn about Community Shares, including how to contribute with a payroll deduction, click here















Every dollar, whether $25 or $2500, makes a difference for the future of sustainable agriculture.

Thank You for your support.