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2012 Buy Fresh Buy Local SponsorsIllinois Stewardship Alliance (ISA) is a non-profit organization with members across the state whoare re-building local food systems one seed at a time through community gardens, farm to schoolprograms, sustainable agriculture and more. ISA promotes economically viable, environmentallysustainable and socially just local food systems through policy development, advocacy andeducation. Join the Alliance today! For more information, including how to become a member, goto www.ilstewards.org, call us at (217) 528-1563 or find us on Facebook.Central Illinois Sustainable Farming Network’s (CISFN) mission is to promote the development oflocal food systems in Central Illinois through farmer support and training. Network members arecommitted to sustainable farming and are willing to share knowledge and participate in learningopportunities.The Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter is an education campaign by Illinois Stewardship Alliance. IllinoisStewardship Alliance is part of FoodRoutes Network, a national nonprofit organization that providestechnical support to community-based groups that are working to strengthen regional markets forlocally grown foods. Visit www.foodroutes.org to learn how FoodRoutes is reintroducing Americansto their food.The Illinois Department of Agriculture protects and promotes the state's agricultural and naturalresources through services that benefit consumers, farmers and agribusinesses. The departmenthelps Illinois farmers, agribusinesses, food companies and other agricultural entities develop andexpand markets for agricultural products worldwide through a number of initiatives. These includethe Illinois Products logo program, trade shows, industry tours, retail displays and the IllinoisCentennial Farm program.The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers the Specialty CropBlock Grant Program on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture.For more information visit: www.agriculture.illinois.govTo find farmers’ markets in Illinois visit: http://www.agr.state.il.us/markets/farmers/University of Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offering educational programs to residents of all of Illinois’ 102 counties – and farbeyond.Through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work, U of I Extension’s programs are aimed atmaking life better, healthier, safer and more profitable for individuals and their communities. U of IExtension offers educational programs in five broad areas: healthy society; food security and safety;environmental stewardship; sustainable and profitable food production and marketing systems; andenhancing youth, family and community well-beingLocal Foods and Small FarmsThere are 13 Local Food Systems and Small Farms (LFSSF) Educators working across the state toprovide Illinois residents with information, resources, and support to: (1) develop scale-appropriatebusiness and farm management plans for new and transitional producers; (2) increase locallygrown food commodity production; (3) increase understanding of marketing and distribution; and(4) improve implementation of food safety procedures for locally produced foods. Programssupported by LFSSF Educators include beginning farmer training, Good Agricultural Practices, andMarketReady.For more information, go to http://web.extension.illinois.edu, call us at (217) 782-4617 or find uson Facebook (Local Food Systems and Small Farms).
BusinessesRetail/GroceryABC ShopSheldon Raber2260 CR 1800E, Arthur(217) 543-2655abcshop@agapemail.comCustomers depend on us for locally grown, top quality, freshproduce. In season from about April to December. Oureducational supplies and puzzles store is open year round. Weprimarily support local central Illinois farmers for freshproduce, Illinois Products for processed vegetables. IllinoisWhere Fresh Is! Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5PM. Closed Sun.Common Ground GroceryKatha516 N. Main St., Bloomington(309) 829-2621commongroundgrocery@hotmail.comwww.commongroundgrocery.comCommon Ground Grocery, a locally owned natural and organicfoods grocery, has been located in downtown loomington, ILsince 1977. Proudly supporting local foods since ourbeginning, we presently carry local grain, flour, popcorn, eggs,cheese and produce. Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-4PM, Sun12PM-4PM, Summer: Sat 7:30AM-5PMFood FantasiesJonathan Reynolds1512 W. Wabash, Springfield(217) 793-8009foodfanta@gmail.comwww.foodfantasies.comFood Fantasies is a locally owned natural food grocery storespecializing in healthy food, supplements and householdproducts free of harmful chemicals and genetically modifiedingredients. We feature local and organic produce, meat anddairy, as well as quality products from the natural industry'sleading brands. We have been supporting local farmers andsustainable agriculture for over 20 years with aknowledgeable staff and affordable prices. Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM,Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-5PMMARKET on the SquareAimee Arseneaux-Payne and Nathan Payne514 North Side Square, Carlinville(217) 854-4074mots150@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/100percentIllinoisMARKET on The Square (MoTS), locally owned and operated,offers customers certified naturally grown, organic and otherlocally grown produce, locally produced groceries, andhandmade goods. 100% of our products are produced withinthe state of Illinois, supporting local entrepreneurs andintroducing consumers to the great foods and products grownand made in Illinois. Mon 10AM-5PM, Tue-Sat 10AM-6PMNaturally Yours Grocery (2)Roger Hutchinson4700 N. University-Metro Centre, Peoria(309) 692-4448organicgrocery@hotmail.comwww.naturallyyoursgrocery.comNaturally Yours is Central Illinois’s largest health food store.We have two locations: Peoria and Normal, IL. We feature allorganic and natural products with local meat, cheese, milk,bread and produce being featured. We have Illinois’s largestselection of vitamins and supplements. Mon-Sat 9AM-9PMRobert's Seafood MarketBrian Aiello1615 W. Jefferson, Springfield(217) 546-3089info@robertsseafoodmarket.comwww.robertsseafoodmarket.comRobert's Seafood Market has been providing central Illinoisthe freshest and largest selection of seafood for over 95years. Proud to be locally owned, in its third generation,Robert's Seafood also offers local produce, meats, cheese andbaked goods, in addition to a large variety of hard-to-findproducts. Known for our knowledgeable staff, we are alwaysready to serve you and your family. Mon-Sat 9:30AM-6:00PMNaturally Yours Grocery (1)Roger Hutchinson1503 E. College Ave., Normal(309) 452-3456organicgrocery@hotmail.comNaturally Yours is Central Illinois’s largest health food store.We have two locations: Peoria and Normal, IL. We feature allorganic and natural products with local meat, cheese, milk,bread and produce being featured. We have Illinois’s largestselection of vitamins and supplements. We feature localfarmers with the finest of products in our weekly farmersmarket in our parking lot Saturdays from 7:30AM to 11:30AM.Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-9PMPhoto by Illinois Stewardship Alliance
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