Every time you turn on the tap, the Mississippi might be closer than you think. ๐ง More than 20 million Americans drink from this river. Join us in celebrating #NationalMississippiRiverDay: https://t.co/r2iOLnnT8b
@1.Mississippi
Today, Illinois farmers are on Capitol Hill meeting with Members of Congress to advocate for local food, fair competition, and stronger regional food systems. ๐ฑ๐๏ธ
You can help raise their voices! Join us:
https://t.co/Fyj8dNu7Z5
Farmers, growers & anti-hunger advocates showed up in Springfield last week to fight for good food for all. ๐ฑ
Contact your lawmaker and support policies that strengthen SNAP, support emerging farmers, and expand food access across Illinois.
https://t.co/JXTsUkgmlY
๐ง ISA joined 80+ organizations calling on federal agencies to act on nitrate contamination in the Mississippi River Basin.
Clean water matters for farmers, families, and communities. ๐ฑ๐
Read more:
https://t.co/MU00bcj70t
Join the farmers in our community by demanding a stronger farm bill โ contact your Representative today, urging them to vote NO on the House farm bill. We can do better than this!
https://t.co/Yya3pq6zUI
โณ 1 week to go
Black Farmer & Grower Lobby Day is almost here ๐ฑ
Join farmers & advocates in Springfield to share your story and push for policies that support Black-led agriculture and equitable food systems.
๐ RSVP: https://t.co/6ffDpJb7eo
๐จ Happening now: Monsanto v. Durnell at the Supreme Court
This case could shape whether pesticide companies are held accountable for warning about health risks. It matters for farmers, farmworkers, and communities.
๐ Why it matters: https://t.co/HOAJDU87Qn
#FoodSystem
A handful of corporations control our food system. Itโs not working for farmers or communities.
We can change that. ๐ฑ
Read: https://t.co/KVkPPh06kE
Then take action: sign up, speak out, get involved.
Whatโs really happening with SNAPโand what does it mean for Illinois?
Join The Land Connection + Illinois Stewardship Alliance for Food for Thought.
๐ April 20 | 12โ1pm
๐ฏ Federal changes. Local impacts. Whatโs next.
Register: https://t.co/maOFCQB3UA
Farmers are struggling while big corporations profit. Imports drive down prices for farmers โ not for you. Itโs time for Washington to act. Enforce antitrust laws. Restore fair markets. Support American farmers.
โ Add your voice: https://t.co/KoOEB11vvV
๐ฑ Big news for #FarmToFork Feast!
Marty Travis of Down at the Farms will share how local food networks + smart policy are transforming our food system.
๐ด Local food. Inspiring ideas. A night you wonโt want to miss.
๐๏ธ Tickets moving fast โ https://t.co/atpOJW4f6R
#LocalFood
ISAโs Liz Stelk joined @farmaid's Friday Farmer Forum to talk #cogovernance & coalition building with farmers, lawmakers, & how to drive real policy wins.
โState policy is a vehicle for us to hold our Members of Congress accountable.โ โ Liz Stelk #FarmAid2025#FoodandFarm
๐ฑ For 50 yrs, people like YOU have stood up for a just, local & regenerative food + farm system.
โจ In 2024 we:
โ Built a farmer-led Policy Platform
โ Won ILโs 1st Local Food Infrastructure Grants
โ Launched new farmer caucuses
๐ Read our report: https://t.co/tsvcjtwFbW
Great write up about Alliance members working with policymakers in Springfield to make important changes to the Illinois Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, reducing some regulations & increasing production capacity for direct-to-consumer sales. Read more:
https://t.co/aR2oqw5mFv
๐พ Big convos at Rep. Robin Kellyโs barn-hall in Kankakee:
๐ SNAP + USDA cuts
๐ Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act
๐ Local Farmers Feeding Communities Act
๐ Rural hospitals & healthcare
Farmers, food leaders & lawmakers came together thriving farms need thriving communities. ๐ช
๐พ๐ด Tickets are LIVE! Join us Sept 27 in Naperville for our 3rd annual Farm to Fork Feastโan evening of local food, fellowship & celebration with farmers + eaters.
๐๏ธ Get yours today: https://t.co/atpOJW3Hhj
#FarmToForkFeast#LocalFood
๐จ Big win for IL farmers! HB2196 is law! ๐จ
๐ Farmers can now process up to 7,500 birds/year on-farm
๐ฅ Sell them direct to shoppers at farmers markets
๐ฅฉ No more 30-day ownership rule
Farmer-led. Community-powered. YOU made this happen! ๐ช๐ฑ
#FairFarmRules#LocalFood
Itโs #NationalHamburgerDay! ๐
Skip the grocery aisleโfind local ground beef from a farmer near you.
โ Search local
โ Tag a beef farmer you know
โ Share your favorite locally sourced burger recipe!
Support real food, grown close to home. ๐๐ฑ #EatLocal#LocalBeef
Join us for @ILStewards annual Solstice Celebration on Sunday, June 22. Weโll enjoy an authentic farm-to-table dinner with IL ingredients sourced within 100 miles of Petersburg. You canโt eat more local! https://t.co/PiksovfLo8
Hemp grower Rachel Berry will celebrate #soilhealthweek2025 with a virtual presentation on the potential of industrial hemp for soil health, water quality, and the IL Hemp Pilot project. Register for this virtual event on Friday, March 7th here:
https://t.co/MpON68BkZv
#hemp