When those adorable little pattypan squash start to appear at market booths I get all excited. The 5-year old in me just wants to play with them. I’ve heard them called jellyfish, flowers, anemonies, and “mutant hands” by kids at the market. All of the above names I think are appropriate and adorable. While many […]
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Supporting Wildlife While Farming
Often times when we think of farms we think of pastures, row crops, barns, and fresh produce. Many people don’t think of the wildlife that lives on and around the farmed land. How does the wildlife interact with the farmland and the crops being grown or animals being raised? In what ways are different species […]
3rd Annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day comes to Wisconsin!
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 […]
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 […]
