All posts by Joanie Stiers
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Joanie Stiers | November 1, 2018
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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Joanie Stiers | October 21, 2018
Modern-Day Barn Raising
Playground Barn-Raising Project proves power of rural volunteerism.
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Joanie Stiers | September 17, 2018
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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Joanie Stiers | August 13, 2018
The Difference Between Grain Bins and Silos
Is that a grain bin, or is that a silo? What’s the difference between the two structures?
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Joanie Stiers | August 6, 2018
How the Fall Harvest Teaches Life Lessons
Harvest teaches about priorities and life skills.
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Joanie Stiers | August 3, 2018
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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Joanie Stiers | July 27, 2018
Post-Vacation Blues
Coming back from vacation accentuates needs of farm and home.
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Joanie Stiers | May 10, 2018
Big Jobs Fill Small Windows
Spring sometimes proves to be a hectic season for farmers.
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Joanie Stiers | May 7, 2018
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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Joanie Stiers | May 7, 2018
Why Finke Farms Became a Digital Dairy (VIDEO)
Robotic milkers and automatic controls automate Finke Farms.