All posts by ILFB Staff
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GIVEAWAY: “Before the Big Yellow Bus” by E. Scherer and Yvonne Scherer Meckfessel
"Before the Big Yellow Bus: Remembering the one-room schools of Richland County, Illinois" is a book documenting county...
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Keeping Farm in the Family
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the average age of today’s farmers at 58 years old, and half...
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3 Myths About Life Insurance
Debunk common myths about life insurance and learn the truth about what type of life insurance you need,...
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Flooding Affects Illinois Farmers
Illinois farmers are still dealing with the effects of extra rain from the spring of 2019, with their...
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Six Ways to Improve your Credit Before Purchasing a Home
Consider these six ways to boost your credit score before you go house hunting.
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Celebrate National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
Many people think popcorn, sweet corn and field corn are on in the same – but they're not....
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Mazes of Maize at Richardson Adventure Farm
Head to Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove for tons of fall fun, including the world's largest corn...
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10 Blueberry Recipes for National Blueberry Month in July
July is National Blueberry Month because it is the peak of the harvest season. Enjoy this summer berry...
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How Do Farmers Decide Which Crops to Plant Each Spring?
We asked an Illinois farmer about their process of choosing crops to plant in spring.
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Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall
How do they do that? How do leaves that have been green all summer transform to red, yellow,...
