New NSAC Report On Climate Solutions For Farmers: Invest In Proven Federal Programs The climate crisis is reaching a crucial tipping point. What is the best way to influence farmers’ practices on the scale and in…
You can support small farms and food businesses in your community With your support, Alliance members worked with the General Assembly this Spring to unanimously pass the Home-to-Market Act SB2007. This exciting new legislation helps…
The nomination period for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees is open now through Aug. 2. Each county office is looking for producers to serve on the local county committee. County committees are unique…
This week Jen Wilcox hosted our first Legislative farm tour of the 2021 season! The last time the Alliance team stepped foot on a farm was back in March of 2020, to celebrate the kick-off…
The Alliance is proud to join organizations across the country in condemning the lawsuits to stop US Department of Agriculture from providing debt relief to Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Island family farmers. We urge USDA…
Support restoration, resilience, & equity You can support a new vision for the Mississippi River focused on restoration, resilience, and equity. Right now, you can sign a petition to show your support for the proposed…
Legislation awaits Governor Pritzer’s Signature Springfield, IL— New legislation passed by the General Assembly will bring more jams, jellies, pickles, baked goods, and artisan products to Illinois. The Home-to-Market Act SB2007, sponsored by Rep. Will…
You can expect more local food & cleaner water, thanks to key legislative victories As the 2021 legislative session comes to a close, Alliance members and supporters, farmers and eaters, and ally organizations have so…
Big News! The Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP), offered by RMA, will help farmers maintain their cover crop systems, despite the financial challenges posed by the pandemic. Join American Farmland Trust and representatives from RMA,…
This week Illinois Stewardship Alliance signed on to a letter from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) asking House and Senate leadership to invest in climate resilience and local food systems. Right now, Congress is…