FARMS AND FARMERS l Contributing writer Bob Heuer explains why Farm Credit Council's claims of supporting young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers are dubious...

FOOD POLICY l Local officials from Illinois' Will County advocate for a bipartisan proposal to establish local "Good Food for All" policies across the U.S....

FOOD ASSISTANCE l A USDA program created in 2021 to address food banks' lack of cold storage has opened applications for this year's total of $7.5 million in grants

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's lead non-profit food and farm policy advocate, announced their farmer conservation & changemaker awards

FOOD NON-PROFITS l National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is the federal policy advocate for a better food system, and they're hiring a communications manager...

FOOD POLICY l Illinois Stewardship Alliance — the state's lead advocate for local farmers & eaters — tallies wins, setbacks in the 2026 Illinois legislative session

FOOD ENTREPRENEURS l The 2026 Illinois Cottage Food Guide, for home producers of food products for sale, is posted on the Illinois Farmers Market Association site...

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