Creating a Localized,
Regenerative Food System
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Organizing Farmers & Eaters for change
about Illinois Stewardship Alliance
Illinois Stewardship Alliance is forging a statewide alliance of farmers, eaters, and food system leaders. Our growing base is working to transform our current food and farm system to become stronger, regenerative and local.
We organize our members to become farm and food leaders, create impactful solutions to the challenges they face, hold governing agencies accountable, and expand resilient food systems in their communities.
In doing so, we’re propelling the local food movement in Illinois.
We believe in a future where Illinois can feed itself.
Our vision for the future 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.
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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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Cultivating Competition: Fair Food & Agriculture in a Consolidated Food System
July 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 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.
