The Farmers Market Food Safety Guide was developed to provide standards, guidelines and consistent information to Illinois vendors and farmers market managers to provide fresh, safe and quality food to the consumer. The Farmers Market Food…
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Despite sitting amid some of the world’s most fertile topsoil, many restaurants find it easier to purchase produce grown thousands of miles away rather than from the local farmer. Illinoisans spend about…
ISA is happy to announce the creation of a new part-time Outreach Intern position. The Outreach Intern will work closely with the Program Director and Conservation Associate to carry out duties within ISA’s local food and…
On Wednesday, March 26, thirty-five farmers, foodies, and citizens gathered at the capitol to support local food policy and speak with their representatives about pressing local food reforms as part of ISA’s 5th Annual Local…
National Program Continues to Increase Access to Local Foods in Schools and Provide New Economic Opportunities for a Variety of Producers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request for applications for…
Wallace Center at Winrock International Announces Food Hub Development Grant Program Request for Applications The Wallace Center is pleased to announce its newest effort to support the work of food hubs nationwide, Strengthening Small-Scale Sustainable Farming and Local…
Meet Katie Novak, Outreach Manager for Green Top Grocery food co-op in Bloomington, Illinois. I sat down with Katie last week to ask her one very tough question. “What is a food co-op?” According to…
The Golden Beet is an award to recognize those outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses that are paving the way for local food system development in Illinois. That might entail anyone from the classroom teacher who…
Following the Governor’s State of the State address on Wednesday, January 29th, the Illinois General Assembly’s 2014 legislative session is officially underway. Despite multiple inches of snow and cold weather both the House and Senate…
Author: Wes King Greetings from Washington, DC. As some of you probably have already heard after several impasses the Farm Bill Conference Committee yesterday finalized a deal paving the way for final passage. The House is…