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 […]
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Gardening on Your Patio
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Tue, 05/02/2017 – 10:52am I get excited each year when the weather gets warm to jump out in my garden and start planting all the things: vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, annuals, and perennials. For the first time this year, I planted lettuce, radishes, sugar snap peas and beets out in […]
Get the MOST out of the Champaign Farmers’ Market
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 05/23/2016 – 3:43pm Visiting the Farmers’ Market after work on Tuesdays is a great way to unwind, chat with neighbors and friends, and find delicious items for the week ahead. I know I always go to purchase some beautiful flowers, produce, cheese, and maybe a sweet treat or some […]
Invest in your Farmer – Secure a CSA Share!
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Thu, 02/23/2017 – 4:55pm All of this unseasonable, 70 degree weather has me thinking of spring and farmers’ market season. While going outside and planting seeds in all my garden beds already might not be the smartest thing to do, I am surely dreaming of the delicious seasonal produce coming […]
Kids Really DO Like Veggies
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 06/27/2016 – 3:45pm Since running the sampling tent at the Champaign Farmers’ Market this season, I’ve busted a big myth. I’ve witnessed it with my own eyes and I can validate that kids really DO like eating vegetables.I always hear people comment on how their child refuses to eat anything […]
Local Uniqueness, National Thinking: Farm Beginnings Collaborative
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Fri, 03/31/2017 – 10:37am I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Farm Beginnings Collaborative meeting last week in Portland. Maine with our Executive Director, Cara Cummings. Farm Beginnings Collaborative is the national alliance of regional groups who are offering Farm Beginnings programs. The Collaborative is growing and now includes ten […]
