Illinois Farmers Resilience Fund
The Illinois Farmer Resilience Fund helps Illinois farms invest in critical infrastructure to scale up and adapt their business models. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased demand for locally produced food in Illinois. With the right…
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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Illinois Farmers Resilience Fund
The Illinois Farmer Resilience Fund helps Illinois farms invest in critical infrastructure to scale up and adapt their business models. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased demand for locally produced food in Illinois. With the right investment in on-farm infrastructure now, local food producers can leverage…
Farm to Table Restaurants Taking Steps to Keep You Safe
As the economy begins recovering after COVID-19, farm to table concepts can do the most good among reopened restaurants and bars. Farm fresh produce and meat/dairy products produced, sold and consumed in Illinois provide concentrated nutrition and economic stimulus. During this crucial time, supporting our…
#HEALIllinois: Examining Racism in Agriculture, an Educational Exploration
A just food system will not be possible until we reckon with the legacy of harm to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) in the U.S.—forced migration, enslavement, and centuries of violent intimidation, disenfranchisement, and discrimination. The Alliance is launching a series on our…
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…