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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Who holds the power in America’s farm and food system? Join us Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 PM for a webinar with author @austinfrerick.bsky.social. We’ll talk how corporate consolidation reshaped our food system and what we can do about it. 💻 Online via Zoom: secure.everyaction.com/-LlJGDwXsUiA...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Why does our food system work the way it does? Join Dr. John Ikerd on July 31 to explore how consolidation has reshaped agriculture and what we can do to cultivate a fairer, more competitive food system. 🔗https://secure.everyaction.com/HVPD28mjSE2jc-LGRqbXuQ2

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Every time you turn on the tap, the Mississippi might be closer than you think. 💧 More than 20 million Americans drink from this river. Join us in celebrating #NationalMississippiRiverDay: mississippiriver.org/national-mississippi-river-day @1.Mississippi

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Today, Illinois farmers are on Capitol Hill meeting with Members of Congress to advocate for local food, fair competition, and stronger regional food systems. 🌱🏛️ You can help raise their voices! Join us: secure.everyaction.com/qmy5_HuAWE2B...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Farmers, growers & anti-hunger advocates showed up in Springfield last week to fight for good food for all. 🌱 Now it’s your turn. Contact your lawmaker and support policies that strengthen SNAP, support emerging farmers, and expand food access across Illinois. secure.everyaction.com/LTzk1vH5B0GK...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

💧 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. 🌱🌊 Read more: iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/05/07/m...

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Mississippi River groups tell feds to act on nitrate contamination • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Mississippi River conservation groups are urging the federal government to take action against nitrate contamination in drinking water.

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join the farmers in our community by demanding a stronger farm bill – contact your Representative today, urging them to vote NO on the House farm bill. We can do better than this! secure.everyaction.com/V9fxx9qNEUWu...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

⏳ 1 week to go Black Farmer & Grower Lobby Day is almost here 🌱 Join farmers & advocates in Springfield to share your story and push for policies that support Black-led agriculture and equitable food systems. 👉 RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚨 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. 📖 Why it matters: ilstewards.org/2026/04/27/w... #FoodSystem #SCOTUS

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A handful of corporations control our food system. It’s not working for farmers or communities. We can change that. 🌱 Read: ilstewards.org/2026/04/15/a... Then take action: sign up, speak out, get involved.

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Tackling Corporate Consolidation in Illinois Agriculture

Explore how corporate consolidation in agriculture harms farmers and consumers, and how we can work together for change with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance.

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

What’s really happening with SNAP—and what does it mean for Illinois? Join The Land Connection + Illinois Stewardship Alliance for Food for Thought. 🗓 April 20 | 12–1pm 🎯 Federal changes. Local impacts. What’s next. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🗳️ Today’s the day. Wherever you are, whatever issues matter most to you, make your voice heard by voting by 7pm today. Polls are open, decisions are being made, and your perspective belongs in the mix. Find your polling place and vote today: ova.elections.il.gov/pollingplace...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Farmers are struggling while big corporations profit. Imports drive down prices for farmers — not for you. It’s time for Washington to act. Enforce antitrust laws. Restore fair markets. Support American farmers. secure.everyaction.com/OnjeeK9lZE-g... #SupportFarmers #FairMarkets #BuyLocal

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🌱 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. 🍴 Local food. Inspiring ideas. A night you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ Tickets moving fast → ilstewards.org/feast/ #LocalFood #FoodSystemChange

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

ISA’s Liz Stelk joined @farmaid.org’s Friday Farmer Forum to talk #cogovernance & coalition building with farmers and lawmakers and how to drive real policy wins. 🔑 “State policy is a vehicle for us to hold our Members of Congress accountable.” – Liz Stelk #FarmAid2025 #FoodandFarm

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

For 50 years, people like you have helped grow a food & farm system that’s just, local, & regenerative. 🌱 In 2024 we planted big seeds: ✅ Farmer-led Policy Platform ✅ IL’s 1st Local Food Infrastructure Grants ✅ New caucuses for farmers + leaders 👉 See more: ilstewards.org/annual-repor...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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 here: www.agrinews-pubs.com/livestock/20...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🌾 Big conversations at Rep. Robin Kelly’s barn-hall in Kankakee on Wed.: 👉 SNAP + USDA cuts 👉 Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act 👉 Local Farmers Feeding Communities Act 👉 Rural hospitals & healthcare Farmers, food leaders & lawmakers came together — because thriving farms need thriving communities. 💪

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

🌾🍴 Early Bird tickets are LIVE! Join us Sept 27 in Naperville for our 3rd annual Farm to Fork Feast—an evening of local food, fellowship & celebration with farmers + eaters. 🎟️ Get your best-priced tickets today: ilstewards.org/feast/ #FarmToForkFeast #LocalFood

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Farm to Fork Feast - Illinois Stewardship Alliance

Mark your calendars to come Feast with us! Our third annual Farm-to-Fork feast will bring together farmers, eaters and food system leaders from northern Illinois for an evening of fellowship […]

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🚨 Big win for IL farmers! HB2196 is law! 🚨 🐓 Farmers can now process up to 7,500 birds/year on-farm 🥚 Farmers can sell those birds direct to shoppers at farmers markets 🥩 No more 30-day ownership rule Farmer-led. Community-powered. YOU made this happen! 💪🌱 #FairFarmRules #LocalFood

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

It’s #NationalHamburgerDay! 🍔 Skip the grocery aisle—find local ground beef from a farmer near you. ✅ Search local beef buyfreshbuylocal.org/illinois/ ✅ Tag a beef farmer you know ✅ Share your favorite locally sourced burger recipe! Support real food, grown close to home. 🐄🌱 #EatLocal #LocalBeef

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join us on Sunday, June 22nd for a Summer Solstice Celebration hosted by the Illinois Stewardship Alliance! Ingredients for our farm-to-table dinner will be sourced from Illinois farms, within 100 miles of Indian Creek Farmstead in Petersburg. Get tickets here: ilstewards.org/summer-solst...

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Summer Solstice - Illinois Stewardship Alliance

Your favorite farm-to-table event has a new date and a new twist: a 100-mile challenge!Ingredients will be sourced in Illinois, within 100 miles from Petersburg. A fresh new menu will […]

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Hemp grower Rachel Berry will help 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: secure.everyaction.com/hFU36hqci0u6... #hemp

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Alliance member Glaciers End will host the 3rd Annual Southern Illinois Soil Health Symposium on March 6th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM CST in Marion, IL as part of #SoilHealthWeek2025! Composting and agroforestry will be discussed. Register here: secure.everyaction.com/iaQxriPmdUef...

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ilstewards.bsky.social @ilstewards.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition will help us kick off Illinois' Soil Health Week 2025 with their online event: 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕. Register for this event and many more happening online and in-person here: ilstewards.org/soil-health-... #ilsoilhealthweek

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