The local food system in Illinois is getting a boost. Raghela Scavuzzo, executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, says farmers and community members across the state stand to benefit from the announcement of two new grant programs. “The Illinois Department of Agriculture was able to announce the Local Food Infrastructure grants, and Feeding […]
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