ICYMI: What’s Cooking at the Capitol Episode 1
Did you catch us last Friday on Facebook Live for our first episode of “What’s Cooking at the Capitol” in 2022? Tracking legislation on the issues you care about can be tricky, but throughout the…
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Farmer and Local Food Advocate Find Family Among the Alliance
Winter has descended upon Illinois. The southern hills and valleys are dusted in frost. The central plains lie wrapped in a sparkling white quilt. Further north on the outermost edges of Chicago suburbs, Katie and…
2022 Resilience Fund Application Now Open!
The 2022 Resilience Fund Application is now open! Apply for up to $10,000 in Investment in On-Farm Infrastructure. Deadline to apply is February 15th.
You did it! Bonus Cottage Food Hot Ones Video
You did it! With your incredible generosity and support we surpassed our goal of 150 donations! You helped us raise over $2700 to support small farms and food businesses through resources, organizing, and advocacy. And…
Take action by 5pm TONIGHT to support cottage food
Earlier this week during our Hot Ones fundraising event, Rep. Will Guzzardi made a surprise announcement! If we reach 150 donations by 5pm on Friday, December 3rd he’ll try our final 5-Alarm-Fire hot sauce– the…
In case you missed it: Hot Ones Cottage Food Edition
Special Opportunity! If we raise just 33 more donations by Friday, @Rep. Will Guzzardi will sample the hottest hot sauce in the history of ever (probably). Check out our Hot Ones video and make your…
Give 5 to help a small business thrive
Farmers like Ian and Hannah in the Quad Cities are growing food regeneratively, serving their community, and making amazing breads, spices, and hot sauces. And with your support, farmers like them will have the resources…
This Giving Tuesday, Give $5 to bring the heat
Farmers like Ian and Hannah in the Quad Cities are growing food regeneratively, serving their community, and making amazing breads, spices, and hot sauces. And with your support, farmers like them will have the resources…
Take Action for Farm to School
You know that ensuring students get fresh, nutritionally rich meals will help them express their full potential, in school and in life. And farmers like Katie Bishop of Prairierth are working hard to bring more…
Vote for Beginning Farmer of the Year
Cast your vote for the Routes to Farm’s 2021 Beginning Farmer of the Year! This annual award celebrates the critical role that beginning farmers play in building a just and regenerative food system into the…