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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Conservation Cropping Seminar 2020 Announced, Register Today!
October 10, 2019 — (CHAMPAIGN, IL) – With crazy 2019 weather, planting conditions, and harvest delays, talk about cover crops in Illinois might be at an all-time high. If you haven’t yet got on board with all the sustainable and regenerative changes in agriculture, attending…
Routes to Farm Farmer-to-Farmer Marketing Intensive
Calling all farmers! Join Illinois Stewardship Alliance and the Route 2 Farm coalition for this 2-day intensive to improve your farm marketing strategies! Learn how to reach new customers, dig deep into your marketing questions, and get answers from other farmers on the ground…
Small Farms are Here to Stay
USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue said Tuesday at the World Dairy Expo in Madison that he wasn’t holding out much hope for the survival of family dairy operations with fewer than 100 cows. “In America, the big get bigger and the small go out…I don’t think…
Did you hear the Buzz? Harvest Celebration 2019 raises $37,000 for just and regenerative food systems.
On Sunday evening we hosted the 12th Annual Harvest Celebration with 250 guests. Farmers, chefs, and eaters all came to Springfield to show their love and support for family farms, wholesome food, and thriving communities. With their support, we raised a record-setting $37,000!Guests dined on…
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s Bi-Annual Conference Held in Springfield
Springfield, IL was host to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) summer meeting 2019. NSAC is an alliance of grassroots organizations across America that advocate for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. NSAC is reliant…
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…