Dig Deep, Rise Together: For Our Farm & Food Future

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Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

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Springfield, IL | Springfield, IL

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For more than 50 years, Illinois Stewardship Alliance members have been strengthening farms, local food systems, and communities across our state.
Now, we’re gathering to shape what comes next. 🌱
📍 Dig Deep, Rise Together: For Our Farm & Food Future
🗓️ March 24–25, 2026
📍 Springfield, IL
Join farmers, eaters, food system leaders, and advocates from across Illinois for our inaugural conference. Together, we’ll dig into what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s possible—and leave with real tools for organizing, storytelling, and collective action.
✨ Build relationships
✨ Strengthen leadership
✨ Make your voice heard at Farm & Food Advocacy Day at the Capitol
Discounted registration and limited travel scholarships are available.
Let’s dig deep. Let’s rise together.
👉 Learn more and register today:
https://ilstewards.org/2026-conference/
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