Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Fri, 11/10/2017 – 4:04pm Now that Market season has wrapped up, it’s time for the annual barrage of “So what do you do with yourself now that the season’s done?” The answer for all market managers is, of course, PLENTY. Analyzing the last season and planning, fundraising, getting ready for […]
Farming Foibles: Kittie Condo
Submitted by Birgit McCall on Sun, 11/05/2017 – 9:36pm If you spend any time worrying about outdoor cats and winter (and you should if you have neighborhood cats), you may have seen various plans on the internet to take a large rubber tote and turn it into an insulated cat house. If you’ve followed my […]
We have set a place at our table for you, join us!
Submitted by Mallory Krieger on Mon, 10/30/2017 – 10:48am November 18th marks the start of the thirteenth year of Central Illinois Farm Beginnings. It is amazing to think that we have been training beginning farmers for so many years. To date, we have shepherded 199 beginning farmers through the business planning process! As always, our […]
Our Cup Runneth Over
Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Mon, 10/23/2017 – 9:10am Last Sunday evening the Champaign City Center was transformed into an event that could rival any Food Network competition I’ve ever seen. 175 guests gathered to eat, drink, and celebrate local food while supporting The Land Connection. Four teams, each comprised of a talented chef paired […]
Coming to an Illinois Farmers Market Near You in 2018…
Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Mon, 10/16/2017 – 5:36pm …but wait, we’re still enjoying the 2017 season, isn’t next year a ways off? Farmers and market managers will immediately tell you, no. The next season feels like it will start about 5 minutes after the last, and this time around we’re very excited for that. […]
Raise your Cup (and Fork)
Submitted by Birgit McCall on Mon, 10/09/2017 – 8:06pm I’ve been spending much of my time preparing for Sunday’s Artisan Cup & Fork Fundraiser and Chef Competition. I’m very excited about the event! It’s going to be a fabulous time; however, it sure would have been easier if we had just rented out a ballroom at […]
