Farm
Learn about Illinois farm life, farms to visit, agritourism destinations, gardening tips, ag news and fun farm facts.
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Innovation Grows on the Farm Year Round
As infatuated as I am with old barns and windmills, I’m equally captivated by rows of young corn...
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Illinois Farm Families Program Helps Connect Consumers to Farmers
If you have a question about your food, the Illinois Farm Families program seeks to be your go-to...
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Winter Is a Busy Time for Farms Welcoming Newborn Animals
The Temple family will prioritize their farm’s responsibilities this winter as they have since 1843: by putting the...
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Why Janie’s Farm in Iroquois County Transitioned to Organic Grain Production
Long before “organic” and “farm-to-table” became buzzwords, Illinois farmer Harold Wilken's ancestors grew healthy food in Iriquois County...
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Invasive or Aggressive? What Homeowners Need to Know About These Types of Plants
Learn the difference between invasive and aggressive plants and how to avoid those that have an unwanted impact...
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Go Green and Get Real at an Illinois Christmas Tree Farm
A growing number of Illinoisans and are opting for the experience of picking out a real Christmas tree...
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The Farm Influences Gifts Under the Tree
When almost 4 years old, our son’s Christmas wish list included a “tree cutter” (chain saw), a “bin...
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From the Perfect Turkey to Thanksgiving Leftovers, Share Your Holiday Recipes
Illinois Farm Bureau has launched an opportunity to share favorite family holiday recipes and your stories behind each...
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Horseradish Harvest: Rooting for Another Illinois Crop
Did you know that Illinois grows more horseradish than anywhere else in the United States?
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Best Friends on Farms: Meet Rayne, an AFBF Farm Dog of the Year Finalist
Meet Rayne, a 6-year-old Illinois border collie and a finalist in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Farm Dog...
