Wed, 07/03/2013 – 12:43pm Weeds! They are the bane of many organic farmers’ and gardeners’ lives. That’s why The Land Connection held a Weeding Field Day at veteran organic vegetable farmer Henry Brockman’s farm near Goodfield on June 29, 2013. Henry started by talking about his weeding philosophy. He then elicited the “good” roles weeds […]
Event Recaps
“What Will Be Your Legacy” Raises Urgent Issues About the Future of Farming
Wed, 03/27/2013 – 3:15pm “We don’t really own this land. Nobody does. We’re all just stewards—taking care of it for whoever comes next.” From “What Will Be Your Legacy?” All seats were filled at The Launch Pad in downtown Bloomington last Friday for the opening performance of the Land Connection produced play, “What Will Be […]
MOSES: Biggest and Best Farming Conference
Mon, 02/11/2013 – 5:10pm The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) conference, now in its 24th year, is an event that welcomes everyone, and that you shouldn’t miss! Going up the escalator, you’ll pass an Amish family, a young African-American couple, a young hipster, a white-bearded old-timer, and a Hispanic family. Basically there’s one […]
Local Food in Winter?
Tue, 02/22/2011 – 2:04pm YES WE CAN . . . find delicious local foods in the dead of winter! Join our host, Celebrity Blogger and Economic Developer Marty Vanags, for a 5-course sit-down dinner prepared by Chef Josh Huddleston using ingredients from Central Illinois farms, perfectly paired with wines selected by Celebrity Sommelier Chris Koos. […]
Specialty Crop, Agritourism, and Organic Conference This Week
Sun, 01/02/2011 – 8:24pm Even if you neglected to preregister, you can still head to Springfield this Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday to learn more about growing and marketing your fruits, vegetables, and other farm products. Four pre-conference workshops (concurrent) will be offered Wednesday, January 5, which will include “Pumpkin Production and Pest Management,” “High Tunnels: […]
Local Farmers to Join Panel following Living Downstream screening at Normal Theater
Thu, 10/14/2010 – 3:51pm Some people feel depressed, even paralyzed, after learning about the multiple carcinogens we inhale with each breath, imbibe with each sip of water, and eat when we indulge in most foodstuffs. But there is hope! And when it comes to our food, that hope is embodied in local organic farmers who […]
