FARMS AND FARMERS l The 4th annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day will take place at the Illinois state Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, May 6, 9 a.m-3 p.m.

ANIMAL WELFARE l Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) and ASPCA are collaborating on FACE Ag, which seeks policy changes to boost pasture-raised livestock farming...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l The 21st annual Chicago Food Justice Summit will take place next week, with virtual programming Wednesday and Thursday and a live session Friday

FOOD INSECURITY l This essay about potential changes to SNAP retailer rules is from Mari Gallagher, the social scientist who popularized the term "food deserts"...

FOOD POLICY l Registration is open for Illinois Stewardship Alliance's first-ever conference, to be held in the state capital of Springfield March 24 and 25...

FOOD ADVOCACY l Register now for the Chicago Food Justice Summit, presented March 11-13 by Chicago Food Policy Action Council, with 2 days virtual and one live...

FOOD POLICY l Illinois will issue $3.6 million in grants to extend the Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Program, aimed at expanding access to locally produced food

HOMELESS/ HUNGER AID l With groups serving homeless and hungry people facing the prospect of critical funding cuts, Chicago Help Initiative is holding a Winter Walk

FOOD NON-PROFITS l For years, Illinois Stewardship Alliance has held advocacy days in Springfield. This year they are going beyond with a two-day conference...

FOOD POLICY l Illinois Stewardship Alliance campaigns for legislation to help local food and farms. ISA has released its lineup of legislative priorities for 2026...