With your support, farmers can use their voices together
This year farmers like Ted Krauskopf came together to use their voices for clean water and climate resilience– and it made a difference. See how Alliance members are working together to change policy and build…
2022 Resilience Fund Awards
18 farms receive a total of $175,000 to increase capacity and resilience of the local food system With generous financial support from the Chicago Region Food System Fund, Illinois Stewardship Alliance is pleased to help 18…
Danielle’s Journey
“I want to gather with others to champion more things we all care about. That’s why I’m a part of the Alliance. I see now that bigger change happens at the policy level. And I…
Food & Farm Job Listing Board
The food system needs great people like you! There are loads of opportunities to align your career and you commitment to stewarding Illinois, below is a list of jobs with links to further description. If…
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Take Action! : Urge your Member of Congress to co-sponsor the National Soil Health Day Resolution!
Thanks to you, the Illinois Soil Health Day Resolution drafted by our members and championed by supporters like you has now gained national attention. Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi drafted a resolution in Congress based on our state’s celebration of soil. You now have the opportunity…
Come Dish on the Farm Bill with us at Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm – Ottawa, IL
You are invited to attend the Dishing on the Farm Bill event at Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm on Sunday, June 5th from 1pm – 4pm in Ottawa, Illinois. Join Beth & Jody Osmund, owners of Cedar Valley, and the Alliance team for an afternoon packed…
Back and Better Than Ever: 2022 Harvest Celebration!
After two years of hiatus, the Harvest Celebration is back and better than ever for 2022! This year we’re pulling out all the stops with a beautiful new venue, exciting new chefs, and an action-packed virtual auction you can participate in from anywhere in the…
Register now for Dishing on the Farm Bill Events Near You
Two Dishing on the Farm Bill locations have just been announced! RSVP to Dishing on the Farm Bill event near you! These events are free and open to members and non-members.
Take Action for the Agriculture Resilience Act!
Right now, Congress is beginning the work of creating the next Farm Bill. It’s essential that this farm bill include significant action on climate change for farmers. This is our opportunity to see that climate policy lifts up and supports the work sustainable farmers are…
Communities across Illinois celebrate new law to improve school lunches
Legislation awaits Governor Pritzker’s Signature Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and a coalition of community organizations, schools, farmers and parents are celebrating the passage of new legislation to improve school lunches, increase equity for low-income and minority students, and create new opportunities for farm-to-school food options. The…