WE ARE FARMERS RISING
At Farmers Rising, we lift up the people doing local and regenerative farming. We are at the forefront of farmer training and public education, actively working to develop a vibrant, creative community centered around local food. We offer a variety of educational opportunities at our two main program locations in Rockford and Caledonia, Illinois, as well as throughout the region.
Our programs lift up farmers and support the launch and growth of local, sustainable farms through production and financial management training. We address food sovereignty by expanding access to land and locally grown food. And we empower individuals to make food choices that positively impact personal, community and environmental health.
Farmers, you're at the center of our mission. Get the support you need through our core training programs:
Farmer dreamers and supporters: You might not be ready to farm yourself but you also have an important role to play in transforming local food systems!
We hope to see you soon at our Caledonia and Rockford campuses!
Our programs lift up farmers and support the launch and growth of local, sustainable farms through production and financial management training. We address food sovereignty by expanding access to land and locally grown food. And we empower individuals to make food choices that positively impact personal, community and environmental health.
Farmers, you're at the center of our mission. Get the support you need through our core training programs:
- Attend Farm Beginnings: a personalized, virtual entrepreneurship program for aspiring and beginning farmers to launch or level up their farm businesses.
- Access farmland, farm equipment and technical support by farming on our Livestock Incubator at our Caledonia campus.
- Sell your farm products via IL EATS.
- Learn from your peer farmers at Farmers Rising Network Events. We organize a variety of field days, workshops, and virtual events throughout the year with topics focusing on the core themes of soils, plants, animals, and people.
Farmer dreamers and supporters: You might not be ready to farm yourself but you also have an important role to play in transforming local food systems!
- Purchase delicious, organically grown food from our very own Farmers Rising Rockford CSA.
- Interact with and learn from local farmers at one of our many enriching, hands-on Community Programs for youth and adults alike.
- Volunteer with us!
- Stay informed via the Farmers Rising Newsletter.
- Donate today to support our important work.
We hope to see you soon at our Caledonia and Rockford campuses!
