Nearly every drop of rainfall that hits Illinois flows west and down to the Mississippi Gulf, carrying with it our soil and our runoff nutrients. Nitrogen and phosphorus pollution comes from wastewater treatment plants, industrial…
Join us at Rolling Meadows Brewery & Farm for a free industrial hemp seminar on March 19 from 11am until 3pm. The day will consist of presentations and discussions on the following topics: Update on…
On February 5, the Illinois Department of Agriculture hosted a public hearing to give hopeful hemp cultivators, processors, and other stakeholders a platform to voice their concerns, suggestions, and praises for the proposed industrial hemp…
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 investments in the “Tiny but Mighty” Local Ag Marketing and Beginning Farmer Programs show Farm-to-Table movement more than a fad But conservation cuts will hit Illinois producers and waterways hard Springfield, IL— Farm Bill…
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…
