Local Food Farmer Caucus: Pressures Report In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois direct market farmers face new challenges while navigating pressures they experienced long before the global pandemic. Like many of us, local…
Over the past year the Alliance has been listening to our stewards’ issues and working on solutions. Our 2020 legislative priorities pave the way for resilient local food systems that support family farms, protect soil…
These days, it’s hard to imagine not being able to sell products online. But that’s exactly the hurdle Libby and Derek Ervin of Glacier’s End Farm face. Illinois’ Cottage Food Law limits sales for producers,…
Sharing stories is one of the few human practices as old as agriculture. Just like becoming a good steward of the land doesn’t happen by accident, neither does becoming a strong storyteller, it takes training…
Illinois Department of Agriculture is endorsing an innovative new program that rewards farmers with up to five stars for sustainability practices on farm fields that protect our drinking water and prevent erosion and nutrient pollution.…
Calling all farmers! Join Illinois Stewardship Alliance and the Route 2 Farm coalition for this 2-day intensive to improve your farm marketing strategies! Learn how to reach new customers, dig deep into your marketing…
Springfield, IL was host to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) summer meeting 2019. NSAC is an alliance of grassroots organizations across America that advocate for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture,…