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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Important news & resources farmers should know about
COVID-19 has encouraged swift action and partnerships across the state, here is a list of the latest resources farmers should know about. But first … some GOOD NEWS! LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS INCLUDED IN $9.5 BILLION EMERGENCY FUNDING AID Good news! Local food producers are included…
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2020 Session Concludes as we Celebrate One of our most long awaited wins
Even with the pandemic, the General Assembly passed the capital budget and the budget implementation plan. With the passing of the budget, we are excited to share with you some tremendous news along with some items that we are going to have to go back…
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP): Aid to Farmers Affected by COVID-19
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is one of the biggest direct aid payments to be given to farmers. The relief package is very much needed in order to support farmers that have not taken a day off and continued to support their communities. But this…
Farm Aid & the Alliance Partner to Fund Farmers During COVID-19
Great Lakes COVID-19 Farmer Resilience Initiative Grants Available June 6th On April 11 Farm Aid hosted a virtual show, At Home With Farm Aid, with performances by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews to show support and solidarity for family farmers and…
Many Bills on Pause, but State Funding Still Critical
After the legislative session was temporarily suspended, the Alliance is updating our priorities. In a normal legislative session, we would have been posting live videos from the Capitol, advocating for important food and farm bills with you on our Annual Local Food Lobby Day, and…
How to run & attend an Illinois farmer’s market during COVID-19
The Illinois Farmers Market Association COVID-19 Toolkit lays out official guidelines. Farmers Markets hold a special place in a community’s fabric, typically bringing people together around food, fun, and neighbors. During the unprecedented time Illinois faces with the COVID-19 Crisis, farmers markets will become a…
Celebrating the life of a conservation hero
In memory of Woody Woodruff This weekend, our beloved friend and colleague, Woody Woodruff, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Although it was not an unexpected passing, our hearts are broken. He was taken far too soon. Woody started as a Conservation Associate…