Mark Your Calendar for Soil Health Week
Mark your calendar for Soil Health Week! March 7 - 11, 2022.
Category Archives: Policy
Illinois Plant Sales Tax Places Unfair Burden on Small Farms
Illinois Farmers are exempt from paying sales tax on seeds but not for plant starts In Illinois, farmers do not have to pay sales tax on their seed purchases. However; this same exemption does not…
Conservation Program Deadlines & Application Windows are around the corner. Are you prepared?
Conservation Program Deadlines & Application Windows are around the corner. Are you prepared?
A patchwork of county regulations prevents small farm growth
“If I’m inspected and approved in one county, shouldn’t that count for something in another county? Shouldn’t there be some level of reciprocity between counties?” asked Ed Dubrick. “But then again, that would probably make…
Take Action for Farm to School
You know that ensuring students get fresh, nutritionally rich meals will help them express their full potential, in school and in life. And farmers like Katie Bishop of Prairierth are working hard to bring more…
You can help connect more local food advocates and lawmakers
Our Harvest Auction closes tonight at 8pm! It features 80 amazing items like this two-night stay at the rustic Goose Island Cabin on the Rock River, near Dixon, donated by Alliance Board member Tim Magner and Tim…
Make USDA Work for You: Virtual Farmer Listening Sessions | Haga que el USDA trabaje para usted: las sesiones virtuales de escucha para agricultores
Your experience – and your farm dreams – matter. For too long, USDA programs haven’t served your unique needs. Every year, USDA invests billions in programs to help farmers protect and improve soil, water, air,…
Take Action for Climate!
If you ask Jason Halm what he thinks the biggest issue facing farmers, he’ll tell you: “Climate change, climate change, climate change.” He’s seen record setting rain for the last three Mays at the farm…
Policymakers and farmers meet to discuss where legislation meets livelihood
Thanks to Congressman Rodney Davis and State Rep. Tim Butler for joining in on the farm fun. On August 9th, Alliance members from near and far joined together at Sola Gratia Farm in Urbana for…
Senator Bennett and the Alliance get a crash course on Black Currants and Agroforestry at Saturn Farm
We’re back with another fun legislator farm tour to report out. Remember back in April when we hosted our first virtual Food and Farm Week of Action? Well, Kaitie Adams (Farm Manager for the Savanna…