Submitted Wed, 11/15/2017 – 2:22pm This week’s blog entry is from a guest writer. If you are interested in your article or blog entry being featured on the TLC blog, contact nicole@thelandconnection.org. By: Ann Swanson, Hendrick House Food Service When we decided to embark on this farm adventure five years ago I did not take […]
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Food Hub Hubbub
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 […]
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. […]
Fighting the Foes and Folly of Farming
Submitted Thu, 09/28/2017 – 3:01pm This week’s blog entry is from a guest writer. If you are interested in your article or blog entry being featured on the TLC blog, contact nicole@thelandconnection.org. By: Ann Swanson, Hendrick House Food Service Growing in fall is so much easier than growing in the spring. There are usually less […]
Knowing the Source of Your Produce: Growing Your Own Garden
Submitted Mon, 09/25/2017 – 2:54pm This week’s blog entry is from a guest writer. If you are interested in your article or blog entry being featured on the TLC blog, contact nicole@thelandconnection.org. By: Sally Writes Knowing the origin of your food is essential, especially when it comes to your produce. It is only when you […]