by Kim Erndt-Pitcher For the past several years The Land Connection has partnered with Prairie Rivers Network and numerous other organizations across the state in an effort to regenerate Illinois’ food system. In fact, that is what we have named our collaborative: ReGenerate Illinois. By using each organization’s unique mission, vision, and resources we are […]
Five Illinois Farm Organizations Awarded Farm Aid Funds
Farm Aid distributed over $1 million in grants nationally – and $27,000 in Illinois – to farm families, scholarships, and 95 family farm, rural service and urban agriculture organizations SPRINGFIELD, IL — Five Illinois farm and food organizations received grants from Farm Aid this week. Founded by Willie Nelson, Farm Aid has raised $57 million […]
A Peck of Peppers
The beautiful variety of peppers is truly a joy to behold. At least for me. I love working in the pepper area at BlueMoon’s booth at the market because it is the most colorful and appealing section. Seeing the brilliant reds, greens, yellows, chartreuses, purples, blacks, and oranges is almost mesmerizing. There is just so […]
So Many Bunching Greens, So Little Time…
I’ll keep this short because there is a lot of information to get through in this blog. Some of the most common questions I get asked while working for BlueMoon Farm at Urbana’s Market at the Square include “what is the difference between kale and chard?” Or, “which kale is better for __________ ?” Or […]
Sweet Potatoes (Aren’t Yams)
When I was younger, I disliked sweet potatoes for the same reason I disliked many carrot dishes…they were too sweet. I would say “I didn’t like sweet potatoes,” and huff around a bit. What I meant was that I didn’t like them prepared with brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, or any additional sweetness. I just […]
Bok, Bok, Bok, Bok Choy
One thing I’ve noticed in writing all of these blogs is that I have an affinity for certain vegetables or families of vegetables. I’ve also noticed that some vegetables I tend to forget about or overlook when shopping or planning meals. Now that I’ve realized my own food biases I can hopefully address them. Also, […]
