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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

Bob Benenson

Aug 28, 20242 min read

Thursday: Online Events Feature School Food, LGBTQ+ Farmers

FOOD POLICY l Online events on 8/29 feature US agriculture and education officials on school food and Illinois non-profits on LGBTQ+ farmers

Bob Benenson

Aug 28, 20243 min read

Project 2025 Agenda Could Set Back Better Food... and Farmers in General

FOOD AND FARM POLICY l Project 2025 is the hard-right policy wish list. Learn how it could damage efforts to build a better food system...

Bob Benenson

Aug 20, 20246 min read

Young Livestock Farmer Out to Defeat the EATS Act

FARMS AND FARMERS l Joe Wanda is a young farmer who supports a better food system. Here he speaks out about a proposal that favors Big Ag,,,