Join with other farmers, eaters, and food system leaders to help Illinois farmers feed Illinois, build climate resilience and protect water quality at the Food & Farm Advocacy Day. Thanks to the generous support of our partners at the Illinois Food Justice Alliance and the Illinois Environmental Council, lunch is provided and some travel stipends […]
You are invited to hear from Illinois farmers about how they’ve been impacted by USDA funding freezes, program cancellations, and tariffs and what you can do about it. Voices from the Field: How Federal Changes Impact Farmers & Local Food Wednesday, April 16th 8:00 AM RSVP to Join Here The federal funding freeze is one […]
Black farmers, growers, and advocates of all backgrounds are coming together to make their voices heard in Springfield on Wednesday, May 14th for the third annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day. The Lobby Day will bring farmers, growers, and partners from all over Illinois together at our state Capitol in Springfield to meet with […]
Come get the inside scoop and latest updates on our legislative priorities at our After Session All-Caucus Meeting on June 9th. After Session All-Caucus Meeting Monday, June 9th 12pm Virtual - online RSVP Here During the meeting you will: • Network and build relationships with a community of farmers who face the same challenges and […]
After 15 years of hosting this event in the fall, we were curious to see how a new season might work. What we’ve learned is that summer simply doesn’t work […]
Last year, you helped shape a new long term policy platform, a 10 year roadmap of strategies for a more just and regenerative food system. You named the challenges, shared […]
Last year, you helped shape a new long term policy platform, a 10 year roadmap of strategies for a more just and regenerative food system. You named the challenges, shared […]
Mark your calendars to come Feast with us! Our third annual Farm-to-Fork feast will bring together farmers, eaters and food system leaders from northern Illinois for an evening of fellowship […]
Your favorite local food event is back this autumn! Harvest Celebration Sunday, October 12th Indian Creek Farmstead, Petersburg This year, you will enjoy rich autumn flavors with a twist: a […]
Thursday, November 6, 2025 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT Members from all four caucuses will meet virtually to discuss the Draft 2026 State Policy Agenda, propose edits, and come […]
