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To mark our golden anniversary – and shape the future of the Alliance – we are inviting farmers, eaters and food system leaders together to help set the table for a bold new food and farm future in Illinois in the next 50.
From May through August, we’re hosting a series of over a dozen events across the state to gather input on the most pressing challenges in the food system and the solutions needed to tackle them.
The events will also feature food and fellowship to bring our community closer together and build the relationships needed to create lasting change.
Your input will help inform the Alliance’s first long-term Policy Platform.
RSVP to an event near you:
Monday, August 19 @ 5:00 PM at Epiphany Farms Estate in Downs
Thursday, August 22 @ 5:30 PM to 7pm on ZOOM
Past Events:
Northwest Suburbs
Monday, May 13 @ 5:00 PM at Duke’s Inferno in Woodstock
Springfield
Thursday, May 30 @ 5:00 PM at Erin’s Pavilion in Springfield
Southside of Chicago
Thursday, June 6 @ 5:00 PM Plant Chicago in Back of the Yards
Carbondale
Thursday, June 13 @ 5:00 PM Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda
St Charles
Tuesday, June 18 @ 5:00 PM Baker Community Center in St. Charles
Champaign
Tuesday, June 25 @ 5:00 PM Cityview Event Center (The Terminal) in Champaign
Wednesday, July 10 @ 5:00 PM The Children’s Farm at The Center in Palos Park
Tuesday, July 16 @ 5:00 PM at Rockford City Market
Monday, July 22 @ 5:00 PM at Hauberg Estate in Rock Island
Northside of Chicago
Thursday, July 25 @5:00 PM at Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University in Chicago
Metro East
Monday, August 12 @ 5:00 PM at Turkey Hill Grange in Belleville
Our 50th anniversary events are generously supported by:
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Are you interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Melissa Freuh for more information: melissa@ilstewards.org