Farm
Learn about Illinois farm life, farms to visit, agritourism destinations, gardening tips, ag news and fun farm facts.
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Use the Off-Season to Grow Your Gardening Expertise
Growing your horticultural knowledge in winter can productively fill some of the unused hours.
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Farm Facts: Illinois Ag Industry
Get the latest stats about the Illinois agriculture industry, from the newly released US Agriculture Census findings, including...
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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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Explore Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm’s 30+ Fun Fall Activities (VIDEO)
Celebrate the season with pumpkins and a giant corn maze at Siegel's Cottonwood Farm in Will County.
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Why So Many Farmers Are Using Drones
Farmers use drones to monitor farm conditions, gather data and manage farm operations.
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How Digital Tools Have Revolutionized Illinois Apple Orchards
Orchards around Illinois harness digital tools to grow their business and better market their products.
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Get Lost in This Central Illinois Corn Maze
Spanning 10 acres, featuring two phases and four "bridges" to climb and get your bearings, this is one...
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Make Farm Safety a Priority With These Tips (VIDEO)
Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness...
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Photo Contest Earns $5,000 for Williamsfield FFA
Williamsfield FFA Alumni & Friends now have the Power to Do More, thanks to farmer Marsha Strom of...
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Cemetery Prairies Preserve the State’s Horticultural History
Pioneer cemetery prairies are some of the best examples of black soil prairie remnants remaining in a pristine,...
