Wes King and Rich Schell co-authored a legal guide for direct farm marketing for farmers that was recently published by Illinois Stewardship Alliance. Topics covered include health laws, zoning and taxation, just to name a…
This post originally appeared on civileats.com By Dave Runsten and Brian Snyder Amidst the current furor over a government shutdown, the federal budget, debt ceiling, food stamps, immigration, and other programs that are either held up or being…
Northern Illinois University’s Center for Government Studies is hosting a discussion on how institutions can support the development of local food system on Oct. 15. The day-long gathering will take place at the Loyola University Retreat…
The USDA Farm Service Agency reports that as of August 2013, the amount of “prevented plant” acres in Illinois totaled 355,042, largely due to the spring flooding we experienced this year. In comparison, less than…
There are three Meet the Buyer events scheduled for the first two weeks in November. Farmers will get the chance to meet with large buyers and find out what it would take to start selling…
Nearly 170 people filled the banquet room at the Inn at 835 for Illinois Stewardship Alliance’s Harvest Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 15. The attendees represent the largest turnout Illinois Stewardship Alliance has had to its annual fundraiser to date. Not only that, but the event, which included opening remarks from Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, a […]
Illinois Stewardship Alliance named the 2013 Golden Beet Award winners at its annual Harvest Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 16. The winners represent some of the most innovative practitioners and pioneers of local food. The Golden…
Illinois Stewardship Alliance has released a legal guide for farmers wanting to sell directly to consumers, restaurants and others. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GUIDE) The guide is intended to be an introduction for beginning…
Debate on labeling genetically engineered food in Illinois is heating up, and several Illinois Stewardship Alliance farmer-members are speaking up. Three of ISA’s members gave testimony on Aug. 7 in Carbondale at an Illinois Senate…
Illinois is an agricultural powerhouse, yet more than 95 percent of food consumed in Illinois is imported from outside the state. For chefs and cooks that means the product they’re getting is often times past its…