Comprehensive Guide to Direct Farm Business Laws in Illinois

The result of a multi-year project by University of Illinois professor of agricultural law Bryan Endres and co-authors,  the Comprehensive Guide to Direct Farm Business Laws in Illinois is an extensive guide designed  “to help farmers understand the many issues that must be considered when establishing and operating a direct farm business. There is more […]

MOSES establishes Scholarship Fund For Kevin Brussell

Folks working to promote sustainable agriculture in Illinois lost a committed advocate with Kevin Brussell’s untimely death.  To honor and continue Kevin’s good work, Juli Brussell has established a scholarship fund in his memory. The Kevin Brussell Scholarship Fund will support beginning organic farmers. Donations may be mailed to The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education […]

“Farm Together Now” author coming to Urbana 7/8/11

On Friday July 8th 6-7:30pm at the Common Ground Food Cooperative (300 S. Broadway Suite 166 – Urbana, IL), Illinois author and sustainable food activist Daniel Tucker will present a slide show and discussion of his new book, Farm Together Now: A portrait of people, places and ideas for a new food movement. Picked by […]

Local Food Sourcing Webinar Accessible Online

For those of you who missed it, the webinar recently hosted by Sodexo, Farm to Campus: The Successes and Challenges of Sourcing Local and Sustainable Food, was certainly a worthwhile listen for anyone interested in how to bridge the gap between local farmers and institutional buyers. Kristi Theisen, Senior Manager of Sustainability & Wellness at […]

Annual Allison Farm Field Day, August 3

The Allison Farm, the 30-acre organic demonstration farm maintained by the University of Western Illinois, will be holding their annual field day on August 3rd in Roseville, IL.  This is one field day not to be missed if you are interested in learning more about cover crops! Keynote lunchtime speaker will be Steve Groff, who […]

Building the Central Illinois Food & Farm Economy, June 28

The Edible Economy Project invites you to attend “Building the Central Illinois Food & Farm Economy: The Economics of Local Food Production,” a community leadership presentation by nationally recognized local food economist Ken Meter. Tuesday, June 28 at 8:00 a.m. Astroth Community Education Center–Room 2210 Heartland Community College (1500 West Raab Road, Normal) Ken Meter’s […]

President Establishes White House Rural Council

On June 9th, President Barack Obama signed an executive order establishing a White House Rural Council, with the goal of “better coordinating Federal programs and maximizing the impact of Federal investment to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in our rural communities”. The order particularly cited the promotion of innovation, improved access to capital, […]

Farm Stand On the Quad, starts June 9th!!

On campus this summer?  Like to eat tasty, locally grown produce, while at the same time helping students to get hands-on training in sustainable agriculture techniques?  The U of I Sustainable Student Farm will be on the quad near the Illini Union every Thursday from 11:00 am to 5:30pm, starting June 9th.  Come taste the […]

NEW FALL COURSE: Global Warming, Biofuels and Food (IB107)

Fall 2011 Course: Gen-Ed in Life SciIB107: Global Warming, Biofuels, Food What will the climate be like in 2050? Will climate change cause food shortages? Will the rain forests dry out and die in the future? Will using biofuels reverse climate change? How may human ingenuity overcome the challenges of climate change? If you want […]

Sangamon Watershed Celebration, June 17th-18th

The Agricultural Watershed Institute’s annual Sangamon Watershed Celebration will take place June 17th-18th in Decatur.  Festivities will kick off at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 17th at the Decatur Civic Center with local food, an art sale, and entertainment by local singer-songwriter Tim Grimm. Cost of the Friday reception is $15 in advance, or $20 […]