Creating a Localized,
Regenerative Food System
Explore ways you can get involved and make a difference in your community.
Our Mission, Your Community
about Illinois Stewardship Alliance
Our mission is to forge a statewide alliance of farmers, eaters, and food system
leaders who are empowered to transform our local food and farm system to be more just and regenerative. We organize our members to develop solutions, educate policymakers, and inspire a growing movement of local food and farm champions. Join us!
A growing movement of local food and farm champions.
Our vision is an Illinois where all farmers can earn a living responsibly stewarding the land and feeding their communities; all people can easily and affordably find and buy local food that aligns with their values; and all our communities are vibrant, resilient, and healthy.
Forging an Alliance of Farmers and Eaters
Members connect over shared values and take action together.
Building Collective Power
We bring more farmers, eaters, and allies into the movement for a just and sustainable food system.
Creating Impactful Food and Farm Solutions
We advocate for policies that benefit farmers and communities.
Developing Resilient Local Food Systems
ISA helps build a food system where Illinois farmers feed Illinois.
Keep in Touch
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About Our Impact
returning power to the hands of farmers and eaters
This year, to celebrate 50 years of changemaking, Illinois Stewardship Alliance embarked on a journey to create a bold new Policy Platform to help shape the next 50 years, hosting listening sessions and gathering input across the state.
More than 400 farmers, eaters, and food system leaders across the state shared the challenges they face and the solutions they’d like to see — including you!
Upcoming Events
The Illinois Stewardship Alliance hosts a number of events throughout the state every year. You can check out our event calendar for a month by month look at what’s coming up near you.
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From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference
January 28 @ 8:00 am – January 30 @ 5:00 pm
Together, we can transform the food and farm system.
Your support powers our grassroots organizing and makes a lasting impact to transform our food and farm system.
