It is time to launch the Food System Leader Caucus and you are invited to join us for the big event online! Food System Leader Caucus Launch Thursday, November 21st 4:30pm on ZOOM Register Here The Food System Leader Caucus is for people like you who are actively involved in making change in our food […]
Alliance Annual Meeting Tuesday, December 10th at 6pm Virtual on Zoom
Join fellow Alliance farmer and eater members for monthly virtual SHIN-digs (Share-out, Help, Information, and Networking) to discuss food and ag topics and refill your community battery. These meetings are informal and offer members a space to discuss monthly topics, chosen by Alliance Caucus members. This month, Alliance members will gather to discuss topics around […]
Join us for the Food Works Southern Illinois Farming Alliance Conference, a truly unique opportunity for local farmers, aspiring growers, and food supporters to come together in our region. This grassroots event is all about connecting, sharing, and learning from one another as we cultivate a more regenerative and sustainable agricultural future. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, […]
Come see us at From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference, the Illinois food, farmers market, and specialty crop conference at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield, IL. The conference begins on Wednesday, January 29th and runs through Friday, January 31st. For conference details and registration, visit: www.specialtygrowers.org/everything-local-2025
Come join the Alliance at the 8th Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show, scheduled for February 5-6, 2025 at the i-Hotel in Champaign, IL. We're excited to plug in for two days of dynamic grain content from our friends at The Land Connection! REGISTER NOW! Shifting markets… Changing consumer preferences… Increased input prices… Unpredictable weather… […]
Last year, 22 partners hosted over 30 events during the 3rd annual Illinois Soil Health Week. This year’s Soil Health Week will take place March 3-9, 2025. Keep checking back for updates on statewide events that will help celebrate our state’s most precious resource — soil. Soil enthusiasts had the opportunity to attend in-person and virtual […]
You’re invited to join us to advocate for a slate of issues that aim to protect our soil, climate, and water quality. Soil Health Advocacy Day brings together advocates and partners across the state, including our friends at the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC), Illinois Soybean Growers Association, and the Association of Illinois Soil and Water […]
The 20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit is happening March 12-14, 2025. On March 12th and 13th, join us online for two days of virtual workshops and sessions, then come together in person on March 14th at the South Shore Cultural Center for a celebration of the powerful impact of the last 20 years and […]
The 20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit is happening March 12-14, 2025. On March 12th and 13th, join us online for two days of virtual workshops and sessions, then come together in person on March 14th at the South Shore Cultural Center for a celebration of the powerful impact of the last 20 years and […]
