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Join Monday's Zoom to Boost State Purchase of Local Food in Illinois
LOCAL FOOD l A Monday webinar and Tuesday Illinois House hearing focus on a bill to require state institutions to buy more local food...
Bob Benenson
Mar 163 min read
Leading Federal Advocate Spells Out Breadth of Funding Freeze Impacts
FARM FUNDING CRISIS l The leading federal sustainable ag advocate spells out the breadth of damage done by a federal farm funding freeze...
Bob Benenson
Mar 153 min read
Funding Cutoff for IL-EATS is Toxic Setback for Local Food Community
FARMS AND FARMERS l The federal regime has cut funding to participants in programs benefiting farmers, the needy and local food in general..
Bob Benenson
Mar 59 min read
D.C. Food & Farm Policy Advocate Cites Urgency During Farmer Fly-In
FOOD/FARM POLICY l National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition assails administration actions causing uncertainty and fear among farmers...
Bob Benenson
Feb 143 min read
Be a Food & Farm Influencer at IL Stewardship Alliance Advocacy Days
FOOD AND FARM ADVOCACY l Illinoisans committed to a better food system can get their voices heard at IL Stewardship Alliance Advocacy Days..
Bob Benenson
Feb 142 min read
Illinois Stewardship Alliance Sets Policy Agenda for 2025
FOOD NON-PROFITS lllinois Stewardship Alliance — the policy advocate for local food & farms — released its legislative priorities for 2025
Bob Benenson
Dec 12, 20244 min read
Topic Proposals Sought for the 20th Chicago Food Justice Summit
FOOD JUSTICE l Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) is seeking proposals for its 20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit March 12-14
Bob Benenson
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Great Opening for Policy Organizer at Illinois Stewardship Alliance
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's lead advocate for local food and farms, is seeking a Policy Organizer...
Bob Benenson
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Illinois Stewardship Alliance's Tasty and Inspiring 50th Anniversary Feast
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Nature provided the weather. Illinois Stewardship Alliance provided flavor and inspiration at its 50th anniversary feast.
Bob Benenson
Oct 15, 20245 min read
USDA Announces Action to Address Food Prices and Fairness to Farmers
FOOD POLICY l The USDA has released a three-pronged effort aimed at lower food prices, fairness to farmers and competitive supply chains...
Bob Benenson
Oct 9, 20247 min read
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