illinois agriculture

The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service through the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. The program supports projects across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin that connect schools with local food suppliers and agricultural producers. #food #grants #schools

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

IDOA Announces More Than $796K in Specialty Crop Grant Funding Available (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced it will distribute more...

Joyce’s proposal would eliminate that restriction, a move he says is necessary to reflect modern economic realities and inflation-driven increases in farmland and equipment values. #farmers #costs #patrickjoyce

The grant program has attracted strong interest since its launch, according to the alliance, with previous funding rounds drawing significant demand from farmers and food businesses looking to expand operations and improve efficiency. #stewardship #program #food

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II praised Jones’ experience and leadership, noting her deep institutional knowledge. #acting #agricultre #appointment

“Financial losses are worse this time around, yet the aid package is 50% smaller. We’re seeing repeated devastation with greater losses than Trump 1. It defies logic.” #trump #tariff #farmers

Founded in 2015 by Rachael and Chris Jones, Locavore Farm has become a nationally recognized hub for agrarian culture, located just 43 miles south of Chicago. #farming

The funding to Illinois is part of a total of $72.9 million in non-competitive FY 2023 SCBGP funding... #farming

"...great strides were made to further the success of agriculture in Illinois." #agriculture