Guest post by Sam Hitchcock Tilton A full day of exhibits, demonstrations, farmers and industry experts for both vegetables and row-crops It’s that time of year when the farm is humming at a fevered pitch, and the beauty of the fields and one’s love of them can get obstructed by the haze of exhaustion. But […]
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A Time for Transition
With my final day (July 31) at The Land Connection fast approaching, I thought it fitting to take a moment to reflect on these three years of hard work, learning, and growth. I came to TLC in July 2016, and though only a short three years have passed, it feels much longer. So many wonderful […]
Peas be with You
It seems that the season is almost over for peas. In central Illinois, as the temperature climbs into the 90s, you should buy them whenever you see them so you don’t miss out. Though, as the pea season comes to a close, let us learn more about peas and the 3 main varieties that you’ll […]
Organic Grains and Artisan Flour Field Day at Janie’s Farm
Last week on June 25, 2019, 65+ people gathered at Janie’s Farm Organics in Danforth, IL, for a field day co-sponsored by TLC and Ograin. Farmer Harold Wilken and his farm crew raise certified organic crops including corn, soybeans, and small grains. Harold is keenly aware of the impact crop production can have on the […]
Meet The Land Connection’s Summer Interns
This summer, The Land Connection and the Champaign Farmers Market are fortunate to be working with two young women who are part of the Youth Employment Services (YES) Program here in Champaign. Alysia is working with Taidghin O’Brien as the Outreach Intern and Shayrea is working with Rey Dalitto as the Farmers Market Intern. Both […]
Cabbage and Its Slaws
The time has come for cabbage to lip-sync for its LIFE!..just kidding. It’s the time of the year for cabbage, and with Independence Day (not the movie) / 4th of July / July 4th right around the corner, its arrival could not be more timely. As most people know, cabbage is the star of a […]
