Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Mon, 06/04/2018 – 8:11am I’m not very good at goodbyes, but this is hardly a goodbye. Although I will be leaving my current position at The Land Connection, I won’t be going far! I will miss working here, but I am excited to be going back to school (right here […]
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Asparagus!
Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Sun, 05/13/2018 – 8:01pm Sunshine and produce have got to be my favorite things about Spring. Our downtown Champaign farmers market starts THIS Tuesday, and is the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy both. Although there is a variety of wonderful fruits and veggies this time of year, I’m […]
Contact Your Representative
Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Fri, 03/02/2018 – 8:47am Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Connecting farmers with the local consumers is a great way to help a community thrive. By creating and supporting new markets for farmers to sell locally, the community benefits with healthier foods, healthier lands, and […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Thu, 02/08/2018 – 2:33pm Happy Valentine’s Day! It may not seem like it, but Valentine’s Day is all about agriculture. Who do you think grows all those bouquets of flowers? Who grows and produces the ingredients for your baked goodies, chocolates, and fancy dinners? Farmers! We collaborated with artist Norbert […]
New Farmer U
Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Tue, 12/12/2017 – 9:58am Last weekend the Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) hosted their New Farm U conference in Streator, Illinois. New Farmer U is a weekend long conference full of engaging speakers and networking opportunities for beginning farmers. The conference covered so many valuable topics, from financial […]
Our Cup Runneth Over
Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Mon, 10/23/2017 – 9:10am Last Sunday evening the Champaign City Center was transformed into an event that could rival any Food Network competition I’ve ever seen. 175 guests gathered to eat, drink, and celebrate local food while supporting The Land Connection. Four teams, each comprised of a talented chef paired […]
