LOCAL FOOD l To advance a sustainable and resilient Illinois foodshed, the Illinois Food System Roadmap project is seeking additional public input with an online survey

FOOD GARDENING l OLI Gardens is a non-profit committed to 2 noble purposes: honoring military veterans and eradicating food insecurity. They're now launching their Patriotic Gardens Project

YOUNG FARMERS l Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition is celebrating spring and community with a May 24 potluck dinner and barn dance that promises relaxation and fun

FOOD NON-PROFITS l There's a virtuous reason to attend the Farmers Rising non-profit's Barnyard Blues concert, as it's a fundraiser for the organization. But it's going to be a lot of fun, too

FOOD EDUCATION l The Liberty Prairie nonprofit in northeast Illinois — which imparts good food values to our youngest eaters — is taking signups for its weeklong Summer Farm Camp

ATTACKS ON NONPROFITS l This article includes the text and link to an open letter calling on the Trump administration to cease its attacks on public-serving non-profits

FARM FUNDING CRISIS l Read the powerful comments by Jackie de Batista of the Farmers Rising farmer training program about the impact of unfair federal funding cuts

FARM FUNDING CRISIS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance held a webinar April 16 — Farmer Call to Action Day — to raise awareness of abrupt federal policy changes that are hurting farmers

FOOD POLICY l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's leading policy advocate for the local food and farm community, held its Lobby Day in Springfield April 8

FARM EDUCATION l If you are a parent looking for a new, exciting experience for your children, you may want to consider Farmers Rising's summer farm camps that will take place at its farm/headquarters,in Caledonia in the north-central Illinois countryside