Ensuring access to more affordable, nutritious food across Illinois
FSF CEO and Managing Director attended the "From Food to Flowers: Everything Local" Conference, hosted by the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Specialty Growers Association (ISGA) and the Illinois Farmers Market Association (IFMA). This event brought together producers and agribusiness leaders in a joint effort to strengthen local food systems.
During the conference, Cousin emphasized the need for solutions that foster a diverse and inclusive food system. She highlighted the importance of supporting farm income, expanding local processing, and ultimately ensuring communities have access to nutritious food.
Read more about it here.
📸 First photo: State Senator Doris Turner, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and Ertharin Cousin.
📸 Second photo: Our CEO and Managing Director, Ertharin Cousin, alongside Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Juliana Stratton, Esq., as they continue exploring opportunities to expand retail access in underserved communities within Illinois.