Submitted by Cara Cummings on Fri, 06/30/2017 – 10:20am If I were a bit more on top of things, I would start a second round of cilantro and try to time it to be ready to harvest when the tomatoes are ready. But since I have not been starting it at all the past few […]
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Farewell to The Land Connection Family
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 06/26/2017 – 2:51pm I’ve been with The Land Connection for a short time, but as of the beginning of July, I’m moving on from my position as the Program Director. It is an exciting time for me as I transition to this next step, but also a time for reflection […]
The Impact of SNAP at the Farmers Market
Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Mon, 06/19/2017 – 6:13pm This week I’m starting my blog out with a brag, because I am still blown away by our second Triple Link Tuesday promotion last week at the Champaign Farmers’ Market (read more about how SNAP benefits work at the market here). We gave out more matching […]
Growing A Great Garden As We Grow Old
Submitted Mon, 06/12/2017 – 3:21pm Guest blog by Sally Writes (www.shieldmysenior.com) Many of us can probably remember those days outside as young children when we’d get our hands and feet dirty in the soil of our gardens without rhyme or reason. The garden is a place where small pleasure can be found; in growing our […]
Guest Blog: The True Cost of Eating Out instead of Cooking at Home
Submitted Mon, 06/05/2017 – 6:10pm This week we welcome guest blogger Erica Quinn, with a look at the costs of eating out versus cooking at home Whether you’re just going for a quick burger or want a more family-oriented atmosphere at a fine local restaurant, everyone loves a great dining out experience. You may not […]
Raising the profile of women in agriculture
Submitted by Mallory Krieger on Mon, 05/29/2017 – 7:07pm I just have to dive right in and say it: women farmers are awesome! They are the single strongest and most resilient group of people I have met in my life. Many people know just how challenging farming can be, but did you know it can […]
