Submitted by tobrien on Thu, 04/25/2019 – 11:05am The other day I saw the first local rhubarb of the season for sale at Common Ground Food Co-op in Urbana from Saturn Farm. The bright green stalks with just the hint of red at one end absolutely screamed: “BAKE A PIE WITH ME!” I, unfortunately, could […]
Green Garlic – Garlic Scapes
Submitted by Taidghin O’Brien on Fri, 04/19/2019 – 1:04pm “Pat, I’d like to solve the puzzle! Green Garlic – Garlic Scapes!” You’re welcome, Wheel of Fortune. I loved watching Wheel of Fortune as a kid (I had a thing for word games and puzzles), and I became truly giddy just now because green garlic and […]
Some Tips on Asparagus
Submitted by Taidghin O’Brien on Mon, 04/15/2019 – 9:34am Although the chilly weather on Sunday tried to make us think otherwise, Spring is here. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are popping up everywhere. Evil rabbits are starting to decimate the buds and tender new plants popping up in your yard. Squirrels are digging holes in your yard […]
Reporting Herbicide Drift Damage on Wild Plants
Submitted Wed, 04/10/2019 – 4:52pm This article was submitted by Kim Erndt-Pitcher, Habitat and Agricultural Programs Specialist at Prairie Rivers Network. Kim can be reached at [email protected]. The warm weather is arriving! While you are getting ready to plant, weed, and harvest the fruits of your labor, when you pause to taste some spinach, smell […]
Making a Difference in Washington DC with OFA
Submitted by Mallory Krieger on Mon, 04/01/2019 – 11:15am Last month, I had the privilege to travel to Washington DC and meet with our Federal lawmakers about issues important to organic farmers. I am a newly elected organizational member of the Policy Committee of the Organic Farmers Association (OFA). OFA is a national lobbying organization […]
My First Experience at the Good Food Expo
Submitted by Jacquelyn Evers on Tue, 03/26/2019 – 9:41pm A couple Fridays ago I had the privilege of attending the first day of the Good Food Expo hosted by FamilyFarmed in Chicago, Illinois. This event was an opportunity for me to learn more about the Good Food movement and meet a few of the many […]
