UPDATE: The Resilience Fund recipients have been announced! With financial support from the Chicago Region Food System Fund, the Alliance launched the new Resilience Fund to help Illinois farms invest in critical infrastructure to scale up and…
Congress passed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package last week. Thanks to the hard work from our friends at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, local food producers and businesses are included in the $9.5 billion…
We want to let you know Virtual Food & Farm Lobby Day is postponed for now. When lawmakers are able to return to Springfield, we will bring this incredible community together. But you can use your voice…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cover crops are an important conservation tool for farmers. They naturally add organic matter to the soil, prevent nutrient runoff, and keep our waterways clean. Over time they help farmers reduce the need for synthetic…
SNAP Match programs at farmers markets help our most vulnerable populations afford fresh fruits and vegetables while also keeping federal SNAP dollars in the pockets of family farmers in our state. This Spring, you have…
Earlier this month, Illinois Stewardship Alliance hosted our 10th annual Local Food Lobby Day! That’s 10 years of bringing farmers and eaters together across the state to meet with their legislators and drive change for…