Join us for the Southern Illinois Farming Alliance Conference!

The Pavillion at Marion 1602 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL, United States

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, […]

Join us for the Everything Local Conference!

Bank of Springfield Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

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

Organic Grain Conference 2025

i-Hotel Champaign 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, United States

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… […]

Soil Health Week

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 […]

Soil Health Week Advocacy Day

Illinois State Capitol 401 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL, United States

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 […]

Chicago Food Policy Action Council Food Justice Summit: New Growth, Old Roots

Virtual

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 […]

Chicago Food Policy Action Council Food Justice Summit: New Growth, Old Roots

South Shore Culutral Center 7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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 […]

Healing from the Ground Up Summit

Epiphany Farms 220 E Front St, Bloomington, IL, United States

Are you ready to rethink health and sustainability from the ground up? Join us for a groundbreaking 1.5-day summit by Basil’s Harvest. Let's rewrite the relationship between agriculture, food systems, and healthcare. Don't wait - registration deadline is March 13, 2025. Lock your spot now and help to steer the dialogue. This summit represents a […]

Food & Farm Advocacy Day

Illinois State Capitol 401 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL, United States

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 […]