All posts by Joanie Stiers
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Joanie Stiers | August 6, 2020
Illinois Farm Bureau Is Addressing the Ag Teacher Shortage
Efforts have emerged in the last few years to narrow the salary discrepancy and reward agriculture teachers, including...
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Joanie Stiers | August 4, 2020
Illinois Is Nation’s No. 1 Producer of Pumpkins
Illinois farmers grow upward of 95% of the nation’s pumpkins for processing.
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Joanie Stiers | July 9, 2020
Roots Run Deep in the Garden
Early gardening moments sowed a deep-rooted passion for growing fruits and vegetables.
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Joanie Stiers | June 4, 2020
Raise a Glass to June Dairy Month
Worthy of celebration, dairymen represent some of the most committed farm families in America.
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Joanie Stiers | May 17, 2020
Meat Selection 101: Tips and Tricks (VIDEO)
Consumers are often unsure when it comes to meat selection, especially in regards to marbling, leanness and fat...
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Joanie Stiers | May 17, 2020
Going Whole Hog (and Cow) with Local Meats (VIDEO)
Local Illinois meat experts divulge their top tips and tricks for choosing the best cuts of meat in...
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Joanie Stiers | May 11, 2020
Planting Presses Through Another Unprecedented Season
We now begin another historic planting season with challenges beyond our control. And as a business deemed essential,...
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Joanie Stiers | May 10, 2020
A Fondness for 4-H Fairs
A reflection on childhood memories of 4-H fairs and the joy a mother feels being able to pass...
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Joanie Stiers | April 13, 2020
Farm Stewardship Celebrated on Earth Day
The world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April, a time when Illinois farmers work with...
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Joanie Stiers | March 2, 2020
Calving Cameras Intend to Simplify Season
Modern technology makes the viewing experience accessible miles from the barn.