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February 11, 2025 - March 18, 2025

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Annie's Project

February 13, 2025 - March 20, 2025

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Annie's Project 101

February 27, 2025 - February 28, 2025

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Land Leasing Basics

March 17, 2025

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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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A resilient broccoli alternative: Broccolini

September 23, 2024

Hot summer days may be slowly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the growing season has to! Fall crops are a staple in the Midwest, which helps...

Success of Woodford County farm fueled by faith, family time, work ethic, and Christmas spirit

August 9, 2024

The next installment of my tri-county farmer interview series brought me to Panter Ridge Farms, owned and operated by Ashley and Nathan Hodel. Their...

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Success of Woodford County farm fueled by faith, family time, work ethic, and Christmas spirit

August 7, 2024

The next installment of my tri-county farmer interview series brought me to Panther Ridge Farms, owned and operated by Ashley and Nathan Hodel. Their...

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January 10, 2025

Empowering Women in Agriculture: Annie’s Project 101 Offers Educational Support for Farm Business Success
Women play a vital role in many family farms. They serve as business partners, bookkeepers, family managers, laborers, and so much more. It is crucial that they have the education and support to weigh in on farm management-related decisions. Annie’s Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization...

November 20, 2024

Annie’s Project prepares women to be decision makers in their agricultural operations
PEKIN, Ill. - For the past several years there has been a rapidly growing population of women producers and an increasing role they are playing in agricultural operations. Women are taking on the role of management and more opportunities are being shifted to this new...

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...

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October 1, 2024

Build up a farm’s resiliency, producer confidence through Illinois legal series webinars
URBANA, Ill. — Being proactive about the decisions of any farming operation reduces risk, increases resiliency, impacts profitability, and equips producers with the confidence to run their farms. Understanding legal issues can dispel anxiety and help farmers realize their power to control their...

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