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Bob Benenson
6 days ago9 min read
Funding Cutoff for IL-EATS is Toxic Setback for Local Food Community
FARMS AND FARMERS l The federal regime has cut funding to participants in programs benefiting farmers, the needy and local food in general..


Bob Benenson
Feb 143 min read
D.C. Food & Farm Policy Advocate Cites Urgency During Farmer Fly-In
FOOD/FARM POLICY l National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition assails administration actions causing uncertainty and fear among farmers...

Bob Benenson
Feb 142 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
Dec 12, 20244 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
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Topic Proposals Sought for the 20th Chicago Food Justice Summit
FOOD JUSTICE l Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) is seeking proposals for its 20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit March 12-14


Bob Benenson
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Great Opening for Policy Organizer at Illinois Stewardship Alliance
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's lead advocate for local food and farms, is seeking a Policy Organizer...


Bob Benenson
Oct 15, 20245 min read
Illinois Stewardship Alliance's Tasty and Inspiring 50th Anniversary Feast
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Nature provided the weather. Illinois Stewardship Alliance provided flavor and inspiration at its 50th anniversary feast.

Bob Benenson
Oct 9, 20247 min read
USDA Announces Action to Address Food Prices and Fairness to Farmers
FOOD POLICY l The USDA has released a three-pronged effort aimed at lower food prices, fairness to farmers and competitive supply chains...

Bob Benenson
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Tuesday Free Webinar Focuses on Healthy School Meals for All
SCHOOL FOOD l Food Research & Action Center is holding a Sept. 10 webinar on efforts to expand Healthy School Meals for All programs...

Bob Benenson
Sep 2, 20242 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


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