Find Your Farmer: Understanding Regenerative Farming & Local Food

Join us for an engaging and approachable overview of today’s food system. We’ll explore common farming practices, break down certifications and labels, and discuss how nonprofits and local initiatives support farmers and communities. Participants will also learn how to navigate farmers markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), and other local food resources — and how to confidently “find your farmer.”

Whether you’re curious about soil health, climate impact, or simply want to make informed food choices, this session will help connect the dots from field to table.

More about Farmers Rising: A farmer supporting and training non-profit based in Caledonia, IL. 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 Rockfor…