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…
Illinois Industrial Hemp growers and processors now have a how-to guide for navigating the state’s new industrial hemp application process Springfield – On Friday, Illinois Department of Agriculture is expected to release the Industrial Hemp…
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…
Farmers and ranchers have less than one month to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Deadline for Filing Initial CSP Application – May 10, 2019 Deadline…
This past winter, farmers and eaters across the state identified key policy priorities for this legislative session. Illinois Stewardship Alliance, in coalition with partners across the state, has been working hard to put those priorities…
The work of our Conservation Associate Robert Woodruff has touched the lives of so many farmers and friends. Woody has always had a deep understanding and appreciation for how all things work together in nature…
A bill green-lighting the inclusion of soil health best practices among the list of resources that local Soil Water Conservation Districts are allowed to provide Illinois farmers advanced out of the Illinois State House chamber…
Juana shared her story about how much the SNAP match at the Bloomington Farmers Market means to her family. We changed her name to protect her privacy. Juana uses SNAP benefits at the Downtown Bloomington…
2018 was a game-changing year for our vision of a more resilient, vibrant and just local food system a reality. Thanks to Alliance members who rallied across the state, the Alliance not only passed three…