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    ISA Annual Meetings Tour

    ISA Annual Meetings Tour

    We’re trying something new this year. Traditionally, Alliance members gather in the winter for a large annual meeting in Springfield. But...
    CSA Day is February 22, 2019!

    CSA Day is February 22, 2019!

    Find out more about a national campaign to support farmers CSA Day Info Our friends over at Slow Food Springfield would like to share th...
    U of I Winter Webinar Series

    U of I Winter Webinar Series

    Terra Madre Day, December 10

    Terra Madre Day, December 10

    Terra Madre Day December 10, 2018 – Terra Madre Day https://www.slowfood.com/what-we-do/international-events/terra-madre-day/ Raise your ...
    Industrial Hemp Production Workshop, March 12, 2019

    Industrial Hemp Production Workshop, March 12, 2019

    Industrial Hemp Production Workshop (Freeport) Corn and soybean producers are currently facing exceptionally tight margins and uncertaint...
    11th Annual Slow Food Springfield Film Festival, Saturday, January 26, 2019

    11th Annual Slow Food Springfield Film Festival, Saturday, January 26, 2019

    A film festival for everyone interested in learning about people, places and history behind their food is planned for Saturday, January 2...
    Springfield Holiday & Winter Farmers Markets

    Springfield Holiday & Winter Farmers Markets

    The Handmades Sale 2018 with Art Raffle to Benefit Grow Springfield

    The Handmades Sale 2018 with Art Raffle to Benefit Grow Springfield

    Priceless Pollinators Super Saturday, 5/5/18, 11am-3pm

    Priceless Pollinators Super Saturday, 5/5/18, 11am-3pm

    Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield Event Audience: Family Child Fee: Free with Museum...
    YMCA Garden Party, Sunday, June 10th, 2pm-4pm

    YMCA Garden Party, Sunday, June 10th, 2pm-4pm

    You're invited to an artsy garden party! Mural Dedication • Music • Snacks • Paint Rocks • Garden Costume Contest • and more! In 2016 ...
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