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We're looking at our local food system within a more holistic context now. A fantastic book, "Civic Agriculture", was read by board members, and then discussed at our January meeting. The author, Thomas Lyson, writes a concise history of agriculture in the United States (he begins the story before the industrial revolution). Knowing the background of how we got here makes it easier to see exactly where we are now. The second part of the book sparks the imagination as to where we may go... and gives examples of what might be developing...

I love all seven of the cooperative principles that definethe way co-ops do business, but there is a special place in my heart for #6,cooperation among cooperatives.  Most cooperatives officially interpret this principle to mean, “cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international

The December CGFC board meeting was a watershed moment for the board. Lindsay Record, executive director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, was on hand to discuss what the organization is about and some of their recent work.