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Grit, grandkids and garden rows: Growing vegetables and values in Central Illinois
During a recent visit to the Bloomington farmers market, I saw something that stopped me in my tracks. It was a perfectly formed, large, yellow...
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Using Your Farm Drone to Conduct Field Stand Counts for Corn and Soybeans
Competition for farmland is fierce. Many other farmers may want to work the same land you do, whether renting or buying. Farming is a highly...
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Farm Estate Planning Series
Quick Tips for Farm Estate PlanningStudies have shown that fewer than 20 percent of farm families have an effective estate plan to roadmap what...
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Understanding Illinois Farmland Property Taxes
Understanding Illinois property tax calculations is complex and confusing. Properties such as personal residences are taxed based on fair market...
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Explore diverse farms during the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Oct. 12
OREGON, Ill.— On Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the University of Illinois Extension will host the annual Ogle County Farm Stroll, a self-guided driving tour of highly diversified family farms open to the public on one big day. There will be farm tours, demonstrations, and fresh...
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2025 Illinois Forage Expo Slated for July 30
DAVIS, Ill.--Demonstrations, equipment, and education will be the features of the July 30, 2025, Illinois Forage Expo.  The event will be co-hosted by the Don Brown Farm and the Eric Stiegler Farm and held at Eric Stiegler’s Farm, 9776 Il Route 75 E, Davis, Il, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m....
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Heirloom Grains to New Customers: IL-EATS and a Phone Call

Andy Hazzard of Hazzard Free Grains grows heirloom corn, oats, and wheat to nourish her community. Through IL-EATS, she gained a reliable sales outlet and opportunities to invest in her farm – and received a phone call she never expected. 

Architect-Turned-Farmer Grows Mushrooms and Community

In 2019, Mei Shao left her career as an architect to become a mushroom farmer, a leap few would dare to take. With support from IL-EATS, it became a game-changing opportunity to grow her farm and give back to her community. 

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