Local Foods and Small Farms

Events

2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County Master Naturalist Training

January 7, 2025 - March 25, 2025

County

DeWitt

Macon

Piatt

IL-EATS Farmer Network: January Meeting

January 15, 2025

From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference 2025

January 29, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Rooted: A plant-based conference

February 8, 2025

County

Kane

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Blog Posts

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Little Acres, Big Hearts: How the Hoffmans Are Building Community and Living Off the Land

November 21, 2024

In the heart of Livingston County, Hoffman’s Little Acres stands as proof that a small farm can have a big impact. From treating a sick Jersey cow to...

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Legacy Ranch American Wagyu overcomes challenges faced by first-generation farmers

November 20, 2024

Sawyer and Abbie Cottrell are like many young ranchers. They want to give their sons and daughter a childhood that’s meaningful and that will live...

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IEEE Smart Ag Working Group conducting research

October 30, 2024

The IEEE Smart Ag Working Group...

USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service seeking grower input

October 30, 2024

Hello everyone! We are students in the College of ACES who are part of the JBT program. The Jonathan Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholar program is a...

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News Releases

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June 20, 2023

McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...

November 22, 2024

Illinois Deer Donation Program evolves to Hunters Feeding Illinois to combat hunger
URBANA, Ill. —  In response to rising food and meat prices and food pantries' difficulties obtaining meat, the University of Illinois Extension and key partners launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. This initiative initially covered 12 counties and has combated food...

October 15, 2024

Successful Ogle County Farm Stroll was hosted by U of I Extension
OREGON, Ill. – The 2024 Ogle County Farm Stroll took place on Sunday, Oct.13, with six farms opening their doors to the public. The farms on the stroll were Barnhart's Stone Corner, BerryView Orchard, Dietrich Ranch, Happily Homegrown, Hough's Maple Lane Farm, and...

October 2, 2024

U of I Extension is hosting the Ogle County Farm Stroll set for Oct. 13
OREGON, Ill. - This year's Ogle County Farm Stroll will be on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here are a few Farm Stroll guidelines to make this an enjoyable event for you and your family. Dress appropriately for a farm visit. This event takes place rain or shine. Be...

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