Calling all farmers, market managers, farm-to-table chefs, and purveyors of local food. Struggling to reach new customers? Not enough time in the day to do the marketing you want? Join Buy Fresh Buy Local Central…
On September 30th, Congress abandoned America’s farmers, eaters and rural communities right alongside clean water and healthy soil. The 2014 Farm Bill expired on September 30th, and despite months of organizing, letter-writing, and phone calls…
Thanks to the generosity and support of nearly 200 attendees from Carbondale to Dekalb, the 12th Annual Harvest Celebration raised over $30,000 to support local food and family farms, and build local food systems across…
Three legislative farm tours are in the books! A special thanks goes out to Angelic Organics and Angelic Organics Learning Center, Epiphany Farms,and All Grass Farms, for the experience. We applaud you for your commitment…
Across the state, farmers are organizing to protect the Conservation Stewardship Program The September 30 deadline for the 2018 Farm Bill is quickly approaching, and Illinois Stewardship Alliance, along with our members across the state,…
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,…
Springfield- This September, participants in an Eat Local Challenge campaign across Central Illinois will pledge to eat locally grown food throughout the month. The third annual September Eat Local Challenge, organized by the Buy Fresh…
The Old Capitol Farmers Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 5-11. The Old Capitol Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00am -12:30pm, May through October.…