FARM

Mad About Mistletoe Mad About Mistletoe

Learn more about this sacred plant.

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When Spring Has Sprung When Spring Has Sprung

How Illinois residents celebrate the arrival of springtime

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Tuned in to Technology

Today's Illinois farmers are armed with crop-yield monitors and biotech hybrids

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Battle For the Blooms

For a more prolific garden, fight with your hands – pinch and deadhead your plants.

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FOOD

Tastes Like Summer Tastes Like Summer

Celebrate the season's bounty with fresh, flavorful ingredients.

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Native Cuisine Native Cuisine

Create an autumn meal based on plank cooking – a unique American Indian method.

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A Taste of History

Smell the aroma of apple butter at the DeWitt County Museum Association's Apple N' Pork Festival.

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Eat Like Locavores

Farmers' markets encourage finding high-quality, fresh foods close to home.

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FINDS

Gone to the Dogwoods Gone to the Dogwoods

Quincy has been dubbed Tree City USA

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Travel Illinois: Chicago Travel Illinois: Chicago

When it comes to vacationing, Chicago is an oldie but a goodie.

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Class(room) Acts

Support Illinois Ag in the Classroom at its summer fundraisers.

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The Fundamentals of Funding

Choosing the right IRA can make a big difference in your retirement plan.

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Onion Apple Chutney

Great with grilled or roasted pork, this dish combines sautéed onions and spiced apples.

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Marsala Carrots

Rich and delicious carrots cooked with garlic, shallots and Marsala wine.

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