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Food Is Politics: Farmers Go to D.C. to Fight for Animal Welfare
ANIMAL WELFARE l Exposés about inhumane conditions on many factory farms have shocked the majority of Americans who tell pollsters that they care about animal welfare. Sustainable farmers from across the US recently lobbied members of Congress to oppose inhumane practices.
Bob Benenson
Apr 234 min read
Open Letter Calls on Administration to Cease Attacks on Non-Profits
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
Bob Benenson
Apr 203 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
Lend Your Thoughts and Voice to the Illinois Food System Roadmap
LOCAL FOOD ECOSYSTEMS l A state-funded project to create a "roadmap" to grow Illinois' local food sector is holding info sessions...
Bob Benenson
Feb 52 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
Major Coalition Prepares Letter Calling for a Strong Farm Bill
FOOD POLICY l The federal Farm Bill expires at the end of the month. A big coalition of better-food organizations is laying out priorities
Bob Benenson
Sep 2, 20242 min read
Webinar on Food and Farm Markets Features Ag Secretary
FOOD AND FARM POLICY l A June 25 webinar will provide a leadership perspective on the Biden administration's approach to food sector issues.
Bob Benenson
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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