Discover how a "farmer-first" mindset is the foundation for ending food insecurity across Illinois. 

In this episode of IL Corn TV, host John Klemm sits down with Steve Erickson, Executive Director of Feeding Illinois, to discuss the powerful intersection of agriculture and hunger relief. 

They explore the success of the "Farm to Food Bank" initiative and the innovative "Grain for Good" pilot, proving that when farmers are empowered as partners, the entire community thrives.

00:00 – Introduction
00:46 – About Feeding Illinois
02:30 – Highlight Story: Gibbs Farms
05:00 – Farmer First Approach & Program Lessons
07:00 – Scale and Growth of Farm to Food Bank Program
09:30 – Grain for Good Pilot Program
12:00 – Ways Farmers Can Get Involved
14:00 – Challenges & Logistics
15:15 – Not To Be Corny

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