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Illinois Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day Scheduled for May 6

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • 4 minutes ago
  • 1 min read

Participants Will Present Their Policy Agenda to Lawmakers in Springfield



Photo from Illinois Stewardship Alliance
Photo from Illinois Stewardship Alliance

The 4th annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day will take place at the Illinois state Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers, growers, and advocates for their policy issues across Illinois are coming together to make their voices heard.


The Lobby Day is orchestrated by state Rep. Sonya Harper of Chicago, who chairs the state House Agriculture Committee. She works in concert with a network of supporting organizations.


Illinois Stewardship Alliance (ISA) — the leading public policy advocate for the state's local food and farm communities — is one of Rep. Harper's partners in Lobby Day. According to ISA Deputy Director Liz Rupel, the participants will focus on the following issues:


  • Equity in Agriculture 

  • Land Access

  • Thriving Local Food Systems

  • Funding for Emerging Farmers


Lobby Day is free to attend. Click the button below to register. Group bus opportunities from the Chicago area are available in addition to travel stipends supporting those driving or carpooling.



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