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SUMMARY:4th Annual Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Black Farmer & Grower Lobby Day is almost here—and there’s still time to be part of it.  \n\n\n\nJoin farmers\, growers\, and advocates from across Illinois as we come together to share our stories\, build power\, and push for policies that support Black-led agriculture and equitable food systems. \n\n\n\n Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\n Springfield\, IL \n\n\n\nYour voice matters in these conversations—and this is your chance to bring it directly to lawmakers. \n\n\n\n RSVP today: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdqzmxh-f0…/viewform \n\n\n\nLet’s show up\, stand together\, and make sure Black farmers and growers are heard loud and clear.
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/4th-annual-black-farmers-growers-lobby-day/
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URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/3191/
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "How a Westside Community Builds Resilience Through Food Access.”
DESCRIPTION:ISA Policy Organizer LaShawn Miller joins the panel “Reclaim the Roots: How a Westside Community Builds Resilience Through Food Access.” \n\n\n\nThis conversation will spotlight the Garfield Park Community Council’s food pantry\, garden\, and community grocery initiatives\, highlighting how community leaders and growers are strengthening food access and mutual aid on Chicago’s West Side. \n\n\n\nLaShawn’s urban farm\, Finding Justice: A Flower & Vegetable Garden\, is part of the Garfield Park Garden Network. 🌻 \n\n\n\nCome learn\, connect\, and be part of building a stronger food system. 
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/panel-discussion-how-a-westside-community-builds-resilience-through-food-access/
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐘𝐨𝐮 + 𝐌𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲”
DESCRIPTION:You have two chances this week to dive into food & farm policy and community-led solutions with ISA staff\, and it’s all part of Chicago Food Policy Action Council‘s 2026 Chicago Food Justice Summit!On 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲\, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟏\, join ISA Policy Direcotr Molly Pickering at 11:45am as she facilitates “𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐘𝐨𝐮 + 𝐌𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲.”A panel of legislative experts will break down the key food and farm policies moving through the Illinois General Assembly right now\, what they mean for farmers and communities\, and real ways you can take action.You’ll learn:• What’s happening in the 2026 state legislature• How to support these policies today• How to stay involved in shaping future food and farm legislation
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/2922/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
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SUMMARY:2026 Chicago Food Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:We cannot wait to gather in community with you\, and we’re especially excited to see you at  the 21st Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit. It’s going to be an inspiring\, energizing\, and powerful space. See you there! \n\n\n\n#FoodJustice #ChicagoEvents #FoodSovereignty #CFPACSummit2026 \n\n\n\nChicago Food Policy Action Council Handles: (Make sure to tag us!)Facebook: Chicago Food Policy Action CouncilInstagram: @ChicagofoodpolicyLinkedIn: Chicago Food Policy Action Council 
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/2026-chicago-food-justice-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T080000
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SUMMARY:From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’re already looking forward to catching up with growers and food system leaders at the end of the month during the From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference kicking off on Wednesday\, January 28th and running through the 30th. \n\n\n\nStop by our table in the Expo Hall to say hi to the ISA team and catch up on what we’ll be working on in the year ahead. Also\, make sure to catch our very own Jeff Hake on Thursday for an interactive breakout session called Discovering Food System Assets in your Community. You’ll get to help organizers identify food assets across Illinois and contribute more knowledge to fuel a more connected and resilient food system. \n\n\n\n Click the link to register here: https://members.specialtygrowers.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=34336&fbclid=IwY2xjawPTTDlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoRnpmTU5MVzZuZDhLc3pRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsEGl0vpDgFiAfCXyG5DICwfS6t8WT7r7Lf1ri9fRCEzxcr_vSvY9rKKmqy8_aem_Pfr6gj0LUg7xw1s8J7t_vA
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/everything-local-conference-from-food-to-flowers/
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SUMMARY:ISA at the Southern Illinois Farming Alliance Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Illinois Stewardship Alliance participating in Food Works’ Southern Illinois Farming Alliance Conference. The conference is focused on sustainable agriculture in Southern Illinois\, bringing together farmers\, homesteaders\, agriculture educators\, students\, and food system advocates from across Southern Illinois. This half-day event is scheduled for Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the John A. Logan College Conference Center and offers an afternoon of learning and networking. \n\n\n\n\nget more info here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSIFA 2026 Conference
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/isa-at-the-southern-illinois-farming-alliance-conference/
LOCATION:John A. Logan College Conference Center\, 700 Logan College Dr\, Carterville\, Illinois\, 62918\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illinois Food System Infrastructure Collaborative Southern Illinois Tour
DESCRIPTION:Are you involved in the food system infrastructure in Illinois? Are you a stakeholder or take part in the management or development of the system working to feed Illinoisans with the food grown right here in our own backyards? \n\n\n\nIf yes\, you should join us for a tour of vibrant southern Illinois food system infrastructure on Friday\, January 16th! \n\n\n\nThis all day tour will make three stops throughout the day: @pinktigerfarm\, LEAF Food Hub \, and @glaciers_end. You’ll have a chance to see inside these incredible farm-based food businesses in Southern Illinois. \n\n\n\nTheir owners will show us how they do their work and be available to answer detailed questions about how they developed their infrastructure assets\, what they’ve learned\, and where they hope their work will go next. \n\n\n\nFirst\, become an IFSIC member by joining here: \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/224WBDotHtCx89tf6 \n\n\n\nSecond\, register for the tour here: \n\n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfOT3Td9NV6Dz…/viewform
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/illinois-food-system-collaborative-southern-illinois-tour/
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SUMMARY:Illinois Stewardship Alliance 2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At the Annual Meeting you will:  \n\n\n\n\nMeet and network with folks who share your passion for a just and regenerative local food system;\n\n\n\nCelebrate all we’ve accomplished together in 2025;\n\n\n\nLearn about upcoming leadership and advocacy opportunities in 2026;\n\n\n\nGet the scoop on food and farm issues that impact you and your community;\n\n\n\nVote on our 2026 Food & Farm State Policy Agenda.\n\n\n\n\nNew Member Orientation: 5:30pm  \n\n\n\nAre you new to the Alliance\, or could use a refresher? Join us for a 30 minute orientation at 5:30pm to meet other new members and get the inside scoop on how the Alliance works\, how to build power for change\, and how you can plug in. Register for the Annual Meeting by clicking the button below or by visiting: https://secure.everyaction.com/KNk7nlD3Ok6pwxmr8EdZOQ2 \n\n\n\n\nRegister for annual meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://secure.everyaction.com/KNk7nlD3Ok6pwxmr8EdZOQ2
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/illinois-stewardship-alliance-2025-annual-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Harvest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite local food event is back this autumn! \n\n\n\nHarvest CelebrationSunday\, October 12thIndian Creek Farmstead\, Petersburg \n\n\n\n\nThis year\, you will enjoy rich autumn flavors with a twist: a 100 mile local food challenge! \n\n\n\nIngredients will be sourced in Illinois\, within 100 miles from Petersburg and will be expertly integrated into a hearty dinner prepared by Chef Joe Standley of Proud Richard’s. \n\n\n\nChef Joe is up to the challenge and excited to create an authentic farm-to-table dinner just for the Alliance community. It will be a new spin on a beloved 15+ year tradition that honors local food and those who produce it. \n\n\n\nYour support of the Alliance through the Harvest Celebration builds a more just\, local and regenerative food and farm system in Illinois. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets here!\n\n\n\n\nProceeds raised support our work to bring farmers and eaters together to build a more just\, local and regenerative food and farm system.
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/harvest-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Feast
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars to come Feast with us! \n\n\n\nOur third annual Farm-to-Fork feast will bring together farmers\, eaters and food system leaders from northern Illinois for an evening of fellowship and the finest local food sourced from nearby farms. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 27th\, 2025McDonald Farm\, Naperville \n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets HEre!\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of local food\, fellowship and celebration as we honor our local food and those who produce it. \n\n\n\nThe Farm to Fork Feast supports our mission to bring farmers and eaters together to build a more just\, local and regenerative food and farm system. \n\n\n\nFeast Your Eyes on This Menu \n\n\n\nYou’ll enjoy a Latin-American inspired feast created just for us by Chef Sean Kelly at Northern Fork. With a lifelong passion for local food\, and a creative flair for working with seasonally available ingredients\, Chef Kelly is a perfect fit to curate our Feast. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will enjoy the following: \n\n\n\nFarm Salad \n\n\n\nA lively seasonal salad with an assortment of flavors and textures \n\n\n\nPumpkin Chicken Mole with Mexican Tomato Rice* \n\n\n\nFeaturing tomatoes from McDonald Farm and pasture-raised chicken sourced through Down at the Farms. This dish incorporates traditional Latin elements and highlights rich\, savory flavors that put a harvest-inspired spin on a classic Latin sauce. \n\n\n\n*Vegetarian option available \n\n\n\nSouthwestern Slaw \n\n\n\nA crunchy side featuring jicama\, kohlrabi and corn \n\n\n\nPatatas Bravas Rellenos \n\n\n\nA warm and indulgent dish with chiles\, large crispy potato bites\, melty cheese and a savory sofrito. A hearty complement to brighter flavors featured in our menu. \n\n\n\nColorful Sweets \n\n\n\nCarrot and zucchini cupcakes and magenta-colored beet panna cotta tarts \n\n\n\nPaired with local provisions \n\n\n\nWine from historic Lynfred Winery in RoselleExclusive Alliance Golden Harvest Ale made just for our 50th anniversary from \n\n\n\nEngrained Brewing in Springfield &RMBR Kombucha\, Chicago \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers work their magic to pull off this event.  \n\n\n\nYou can sign up to join our Host Committee by contacting Melissa Frueh\, melissa@ilstewards.org \n\n\n\nDonate an item to our local food silent auction \n\n\n\nLearn more about what makes a great silent auction item and submit an item today. \n\n\n\nWe partner with businesses that share our values and have shown a commitment to local food.  \n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring our Feast? Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/farm-to-fork-feast/
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Week
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSoil enthusiasts had the opportunity to attend in-person and virtual farm tours\, dive deep into climate discussions\, and hear from experts across the U.S. on why soil should be protected and celebrated.  \n\n\n\nCheckout and register for some of the great events that have been confirmed below!
URL:https://ilstewards.org/event/soil-health-week/
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