Moving American Agriculture to “Net Zero”
For Illinois farmers, the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat - it’s here. Many have already adopted changes that make their farm operation more resilient in the face of uncertain weather. A new…
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Alliance leaders featured in pilot of new Chicago climate podcast Housewarming
Click here to hear the episode Today is the launch of Housewarming, a brand new podcast exploring climate policy and solutions in Chicago and beyond. The first episode, by hosts Abby Wilson and Anni Metz, features…
Join Illinois Farmers Urging Climate Action
Farmers from every corner of the state tell us they have seen the impact of climate firsthand. This year’s devastating losses from extreme weather have brought home the urgent need to address the climate crisis…
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s Bi-Annual Conference Held in Springfield
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,…
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Redefining ‘Local Foods’
New law positions local businesses for success SPRINGFIELD, IL — On Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation redefining what shall be considered “local” food in the state of Illinois, making it easier…
Moving Beyond the Fork: Making Friends One Glass of Raw Milk at a Time
“Buzz-buzz, ding,” 3:45 p.m. the afternoon before Illinois Stewardship Alliance’s annual Local Food Awareness Day an urgent text message popped-up on my phone. The text was from a colleague who was over at the capitol…