
There’s been a lot happening with the federal government this year. And, with so much going on, it’s easy to lose track of the policies that directly impact our local food system. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, come take part in our community chat. We are putting together a panel of experts to share what’s happening with state and federal food and farm policies. Then, we will open the floor for you to ask questions and participate in the discussion. Whether you eat food, grow food, or simply care about your neighbors, this event is for you!
State of The Plate Dinner – $25
Main Dish: French Picnic Sandwich – Kilgus Farmstead Ham, Gournay & Breakfast Radish from Prairie Fruits Farm on a Central Illinois Bakehouse Baguette
Side Dish: Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Pickled Ramps
Side Salad of Greens from Koss Family Farms, Grilled Asparagus & Lemon, Feta from Prairie Fruits Farm
Dessert: Goat & Pail Gelato
Speakers
Bailey Parks-Moore
Bailey currently works at Eastern Illinois Foodbank as the Donor Relations Manager. Prior to her current role, Bailey worked with over sixty agency partners in the foodbank’s southern counties. In addition to working with monetary donors, she also works on grant programs like the Local Food Purchase Assistance program (LFPA) and Farm to Food Bank. Over the past eighteen months, she has gotten to work with producers across the state of Illinois to provide nutritious meals for neighbors across the foodbank’s service area.

Julie A. Pryde
Julie A. Pryde, MSW MPH, serves as Public Health Administrator of Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), a nationally-accredited health department.
Ms. Pryde earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and her Masters of Public Health from the University of Illinois, Springfield. She has been published in professional journals and presented at national conferences on topics related to public health.
Ms. Pryde began her career at CUPHD in 1995 working with the HIV/AIDS Program. She served as the Director of the Division of Infectious Disease Prevention and Management at CUPHD until 2007 when she was appointed as the Public Health Administrator.

Ed Dubrick
Ed Dubrick is a policy organizer with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. He works closely with their livestock farmer’s caucus to find solutions to problems facing their farms.
Ed is a lifelong resident of Cissna Park where he stays involved with the American Legion and volunteer fire department. He is an advocate for local, regenerative agriculture and promotes it every chance he gets including through work on his own farm, DuChick Ranch, where he and his wife raise chickens, turkeys, eggs, produce, and two amazing children. He supports local efforts to address food access through volunteer opportunities and supplying products from their farm to help meet the growing need.

This event is sponsored by Martinelli’s Market Bakery & Deli and brought to you by The Land Connection, Healthy Champaign County, and Sola Gratia Farm.



