Farm
Learn about Illinois farm life, farms to visit, agritourism destinations, gardening tips, ag news and fun farm facts.
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November 25, 2019
Get in the Holiday Spirit at Snowman’s Reindeer Farm in Canton
Meet the Snowman family's five friendly reindeer in Canton.
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October 30, 2019
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Christmas Trees
Which president first put a Christmas tree in the White House? Find the answer here.
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October 26, 2019
Centennial Farms Program Honors Bicentennial Ownership of Illinois Farms (VIDEO)
The Illinois Department of Agriculture recognizes farms that have stayed in the same family for 200 years or...
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October 23, 2019
Museum Milestone: MSI’s Farm Tech Exhibit Turns 20
Twenty years ago, Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry debuted “The Farm,” an agricultural exhibit now known as...
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October 20, 2019
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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October 17, 2019
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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October 14, 2019
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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September 22, 2019
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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September 10, 2019
Why So Many Farmers Are Using Drones
Farmers use drones to monitor farm conditions, gather data and manage farm operations.
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September 8, 2019
How Digital Tools Have Revolutionized Illinois Apple Orchards
Orchards around Illinois harness digital tools to grow their business and better market their products.