We’re trying something new this year. Traditionally, Alliance members gather in the winter for a large annual meeting in Springfield. But our membership has grown so much, we’re going to try bringing the annual meeting…
Big news for Illinois small grains growers! The Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) received a new NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) which allows them to continue to offer small grains cost share in 2019-2021. Why is that…
Illinois Farmers are facing mounting challenges. Tariffs are eliminating markets and driving down the prices of corn and soybeans. Water quality and soil health are ever-present concerns. And, the lack of diversified crops and biodiversity…
Two HOT speakers will discuss Soil Health solutions! Using cover crops and improving soil health remain hot topics in 2018 and the trend is not fading. In fact, the go-getters have already seeded their cover…
Illinois farmers now have the opportunity to grow industrial hemp, thanks to the Governor’s signature at the DuQuoin County Fair Springfield – On Saturday, August 25th, Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation that will help Illinois farmers,…
2018 has already been a whirlwind year and we’re only half way through. Already this year we’ve: Passed three bills to support family farms and local food though the state legislature. Released a new Buy Fresh Buy…
Farming is risky business. That’s why the Alliance attended the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s Risk Management Conference on June 19 in Normal. The Risky Business conference brought together farmers and stakeholders to talk about water…
It is no secret that we have a serious water quality issue in Illinois due to nutrient loss and runoff. To bring light to the situation, improve water and soil quality, and move our legislators…
We’re deeply disappointed in the House Farm Bill cuts to conservation programs that help farmers try out soil health practices that keep agriculture pollution out of our waterways. But don’t just take our word for…
Local farmers have an opportunity to “get a piece of the pastured poultry pie” by raising poultry to meet growing demand from big city consumers. On April 19, the Alliance co-hosted an event with the…
