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 […]
Farewell
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 […]
Farming Foibles: Bon Voyage
Submitted by Birgit McCall on Mon, 04/30/2018 – 2:23pm To continue with my occasional nautical theme, but slightly backwards, I need to wish all of you Bon Voyage. Now that I have passed the wheel into the capable hands of our new Captain, Jacquelyn, I will now disembark the ship called The Land Connection and […]
The right place at the right time
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Mon, 07/24/2017 – 7:37am Six years ago this fall I arrived in Champaign. I spent the winter wondering what could possibly be good about this place. Having lived most of my life on the coast of California, I just didn’t get it–was so cold, and SO flat. By spring, after […]
