IAM-Chi Grant: Program Ended
The Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) program has concluded. We share a heartfelt thank you to the community of Cook County farmers for being such active partners in making the IAM-Chi Micro-grant program a success. We hope that you stay in contact with University of Illinois Extension as you continue the important and innovative work of urban agriculture in Cook County. We also hope that you reach out to the Illinois Farm Service Agency, Cook County Office, as you continue to produce food and engage in the urban agricultural system. We are excited to continue being a partner in the enhancement of urban food systems across Chicago, and thank you for your efforts.
For any questions or follow-ups, please reach out to Jesse at jschaff@illinois.edu or 312-585-9128.
Farm to Food Bank
The Farm to Food Bank program allows Illinois food banks to buy excess products from local farmers. Ongoing enrollment.
Local Food for Schools
Are you a farmer, rancher, producer, distributor, food hub, local food processor, or other entity that would be interested in selling local foods to schools?
Fill out the Illinois State Board of Education’s LFS survey to be added to their list of interested partners! This list assists schools with sourcing local foods. Schools will still need to follow procurement/purchasing rules and verify with each business if they meet their food safety requirements and individual needs.
Learn more and fill out the survey by viewing their Informational Flyer and visiting the LFS website.