Come for the potluck, stay for the progress! Industrial Hemp is a huge opportunity for farmers and communities across Illinois, and you’ve worked hard to make it happen. Now it’s time to celebrate! Join us…
Thanks to the Governor’s signature Friday. August 24th on the Home-Canned Tomato Bill (SB0457), shoppers may start seeing home canned tomatoes, pasta sauce, salsa, soup, and more at their local farmers market starting in September!…
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…
Springfield, IL– On Wednesday, May 30th, the Industrial Hemp Bill passed out of the Senate, making it the third bill proposed by Illinois Stewardship Alliance to pass out of the legislature this year. The Industrial…
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…
On May 18th, the House of Representatives voted down the House Farm Bill, with 30 House Republicans joining every Democrat in voting ‘no.’ Thank you to every one of our members, allies and supporters who…
Have you met Maggie Leigh Ray of Winding Creek Farm? Thanks to the new Local Food Business Opportunities Act going into effect on June 1st of this year, you’ll be seeing her at local farmers…
Last week the Illinois State Senate passed HB 3418 which identifies incentives that local governments may extend to farmers – such as reduced water rates, reduced utilities fees, and property tax abatements – to expand…
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…