See Your Impact! Illinois Stewardship Alliance 2018 Annual Report
2018 was a game-changing year for our vision of a more resilient, vibrant and just local food system a reality. Thanks to Alliance members who rallied across the state, the Alliance not only passed three…
The Farmer-to-Farmer Soil Health Series
There’s no one-size fits all model for soil health. Each farmer has to make decisions based on their soil type, landscape, time, and finances. While there’s no perfect prescription, there are plenty of farmers out…
Make a More Just Food System, Join the Alliance
Everyone deserves wholesome food, fair practices, and healthy ecosystems. Together, we can make that a reality. Read on to learn how YOU can make a difference to farmers like Katie Bishop and to your community.…
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The Buzz Around Town
Where can you find central Illinois’ finest chefs, most delicious food, and liveliest live auction all in one place? At Illinois Stewardship Alliance’s Annual Harvest Celebration, that’s where! Join us for our 13th annual Harvest Celebration dinner on Sunday, September 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the picturesque Erin’s…
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Tell Sonny: Share Your Perspective with the USDA Fruit & Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue wants to hear from fruit and vegetable growers like you. This fall, Secretary Perdue appointed Molly Gleason of Illinois Stewardship Alliance as one of 25 members on the national Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). Molly will be our voice…
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Redefining ‘Local Foods’
New law positions local businesses for success SPRINGFIELD, IL — On Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation redefining what shall be considered “local” food in the state of Illinois, making it easier for Illinois-based food producers and manufacturers to compete for state…
September Eat Local Challenge Campaign Combats Slump in Farmers Market Sales
This September, Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois is challenging Central Illinois residents to eat local through a month-long photo scavenger hunt campaign. The 4th Annual September Eat Local Challenge aims to combat the yearly slump in sales that farms and farmer’s markets experience during…
Rain, Rain Go Away
This year’s relentless rain is threatening farmer livelihood, but you can help. By Liz Rupel, policy organizer What a welcomed surprise the sunny skies were on June 25th to farmers that have been hoping for consecutive days of rays to dry out their wet, and…
Local food and conservation win big this legislative season
State legislature passes 2 bills, a resolution, and an appropriation to build regenerative, local food systems Increased efforts to organize, educate, and build coalitions paid off big this year for Illinois Stewardship Alliance members and supporters who worked hard this legislative season. Member hosted legislative…
Join us at a Summer “Shindog” near you! Yeah, Shindog, you read that right.
We appreciate you! Let us show you. Join Illinois Stewardship Alliance at one of five “Summer Shindogs” on Thursdays from 5:00- 8:00pm at farms across Illinois this summer. July 11: Radical Roots Organic Farm, Northern ILJuly 18: Funks Grove Heritage Fruit & Grains Farm, Central…
The first industrial hemp seeds are sprouting across Illinois
By: Liz Rupel, Policy Organizer Industrial hemp cultivator and processing applications went live on the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s website at the end of April. Thanks to the dedicated team at the Department, many applications were approved in a matter of hours, which gave farmers…