All posts by Joanie Stiers
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Meet the Illinois Farm Family That Raises Pheasants (VIDEO)
Farm family strives to raise, sell birds as unique as their businesses.
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Modern-Day Barn Raising
Playground Barn-Raising Project proves power of rural volunteerism.
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How Farmer/Referee Steve Spivey Balances Fall Harvest and Football Season (VIDEO)
Farmer and referee Steve Spivey has a lot of fall field commitments.
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How the Fall Harvest Teaches Life Lessons
Harvest teaches about priorities and life skills.
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Big Reasons to Visit the Small Town of Casey, Illinois
Casey, Illinois holds eight records for World's Largest with more to come.
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Post-Vacation Blues
Coming back from vacation accentuates needs of farm and home.
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Big Jobs Fill Small Windows
Spring sometimes proves to be a hectic season for farmers.
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FARM Program and Others Ensure Animal Care, Product Safety
Several programs, including the national FARM program, focus on animal care and safe products.
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Why Finke Farms Became a Digital Dairy (VIDEO)
Robotic milkers and automatic controls automate Finke Farms.
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Food and Fiber Speak Many Languages
Exports and trade rank high in importance to Illinois farm families.
