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…
Introducing our 2021 State Policy Agenda!
UPDATE 3/1/2021: Take ACTION with the Alliance at the Virtual Food & Farm Week of Action! This February, Alliance members from across the state came together during our Annual Gathering of Stewards to discuss and…
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! Stand with Pembroke Black farmers
Protect a young farmer’s future – and pristine agricultural land As far as Akin Carter is concerned, Nicor Gas’ plan to build a natural gas pipeline in his community is 40 years too late. But if Governor Pritzker signs HB3404, Nicor Gas will have unfettered…
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You’re invited to a Summer Shindig on a farm near you!
Let’s get back together for a Shindig! We’ve got big wins to celebrate with you! Alliance members, with your support, have been building power and changing laws to grow local food and sustainable agriculture, and we want to show our appreciation. This August, please join…
TAKE ACTION! Urge Governor Pritzker to Support Cottage Food
You can support small farms and food businesses in your community With your support, Alliance members worked with the General Assembly this Spring to unanimously pass the Home-to-Market Act SB2007. This exciting new legislation helps farmers and food entrepreneurs grow a business from their home…
Senator Bennett and the Alliance get a crash course on Black Currants and Agroforestry at Saturn Farm
We’re back with another fun legislator farm tour to report out. Remember back in April when we hosted our first virtual Food and Farm Week of Action? Well, Kaitie Adams (Farm Manager for the Savanna Institute and Soil Health Caucus Member) led the Zoom group…
FarmFED Cooperative: You can get a new local food processing facility off the ground.
Pledge your support for FarmFED Co-op, the first fresh food processing facility in the region. The Alliance thought you might like to hear about a new cooperative local food processing facility in Central Illinois – and how you can help get it off the ground! The…
Alliance Burger: Red, White, and Beef
Summer is here! And if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to wow your guests during your backyard (or indoor) BBQ, Illinois Farmers Today has you covered with an amazing local burger recipe whipped up by our in-house local food gurus, Molly and…
Lawmakers listened & acted – say thanks!
Our lawmakers listened – let’s say thanks! This year, Alliance farmers and eaters from across the state came together to solve some of the most pressing issues in our food system. Together, we put those solutions into a policy agenda featuring six state policies that…
Legislative Farm Tour at Zumwalt Farms Gives State Rep. Tom Bennett an intro to Agroforestry
Our brains are still buzzing after our legislative farm tour at Zumwalt Acres with special guest, Representative Tom Bennett. We were thrilled to see this farm in action with Rep. Bennett. Not only are these tours learning experiences for all involved (and a great chance…