Submitted by sarah@thelandco… on Mon, 12/12/2016 – 5:52pm Another season has wrapped up, and it’s time for reflecting, and more importantly planning what’s to come in 2017. The sophomore season of a new farmers’ market is said to be one of the toughest. This year was definitely a learning experience, from weather to sampling to […]
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The theme always goes back to environment
Submitted by Mallory Krieger on Mon, 12/05/2016 – 5:23pm Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Acres USA conference in Omaha, NE. It was a great trip! I love long drives, and the 8 hours from Champaign to Omaha was perfect! I very much enjoy attending talks by forward thinking scientists and farmers. […]
Thank You
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Mon, 11/28/2016 – 11:34am Dear Friends, As The Land Connection’s programs, farmer network, and staff continue to grow, I have to remind myself of how far we have come as an organization, and of how many people have been part of our growth. Thanksgiving week offered me that opportunity. I […]
Farming Foibles: Winter is Coming, part 2
Submitted by Birgit McCall on Thu, 11/17/2016 – 6:44pm I’d like to welcome all returning (and new prospective) pyromaniacs to the 2nd installment of my blog on how to heat your home with wood. Now that we have kindling out of the way, the next item we need to talk about is firewood. Having a […]
Think Local this Thanksgiving!
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 11/14/2016 – 11:51am Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and what a better time to reflect on how thankful we all are for our farmers, putting in long hours, hard labor, and their resources to give us amazing and delicious food. It’s important to remember our farmers and be […]
Market Wrap-Up 2016
Submitted by sarah@thelandco… on Mon, 11/07/2016 – 4:52pm The weather may not feel like it, but November is indeed upon us. Which sadly means the end of outdoor farmers’ market season in this neck of the woods. The Champaign Farmers’ Market concluded its sophomore season on October 25, which means it’s now time to reflect […]
