Even when we’re apart, we can act together
You may not feel like a hero stuck at home – but you are! sheltering in place in the coming weeks will be what keeps the virus from spreading faster and overwhelming hospitals. You’re not alone. The…
Author Archives: Piero Taico
Virtual Food & Farm Lobby Day is April 2nd at 9am
On Thursday, April 2nd, local food advocates, farmers, and citizens from across the state will come together ONLINE! The statehouse is closed to public gathering and we are practicing social distancing, but still want your voice…
Bringing the Next Generation of Farmers Back Home
Across the midwest farms are facing the challenge of how to keep the next generation on the farm; regenerative agriculture may be the answer. Growing up, Frank Rademacher watched dad run the family hardware store…
New Bill Will Protect Right to Garden
Growing your own food is hard work, but Nicole Virgil knows that there’s no healthier or more affordable way to feed her family. So when Nicole started gardening, she expected the weather, our short growing…
Congresswoman Pingree Introduces the Agriculture Resilience Act to Promote Farmer-Driven Climate Solutions
At times, agriculture may receive a bad wrap because it is calculated at being responsible for the release of an estimated 8 to 9 percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But agriculture can also…
Virtual Food & Farm Lobby Day is April 2nd at 9am
On Thursday, April 2nd, local food advocates, farmers, and citizens from across the state will come together ONLINE! The statehouse is closed to public gathering and we are practicing social distancing, but still want your voice…
2020 Legislative Priorities for Spring Session
Over the past year the Alliance has been listening to our stewards’ issues and working on solutions. Our 2020 legislative priorities pave the way for resilient local food systems that support family farms, protect soil…
Online Sales Could Help Grow Illinois Farm Businesses, New Legislation to Pave Way
These days, it’s hard to imagine not being able to sell products online. But that’s exactly the hurdle Libby and Derek Ervin of Glacier’s End Farm face. Illinois’ Cottage Food Law limits sales for producers,…
Join farmers across the state for the Soil Health Champion Caucus Kickoff, March 12th
We’re launching a caucus– and you’re invited. Are you a farmer or advocate that’s passionate about soil health and land stewardship? Are you looking to connect with others that share your passion? If you answered…
Growing a Movement with Farmers’ Stories
Sharing stories is one of the few human practices as old as agriculture. Just like becoming a good steward of the land doesn’t happen by accident, neither does becoming a strong storyteller, it takes training…