Farm Facts: Melons
Did you know that farmers in Illinois and Indiana grow more than 7,500 acres of watermelons? Learn more melon facts.
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Berry Delightful at You Pick Berries
Visit You Pick Berries in Kingston for fresh-from-the-bush blackberries and raspberries.
Google Earth Helps Track Chicago Gardens
Researchers at the University of Illinois use Google Earth to help track urban garden growth in Chicago.
Farm Shop Plays Vital Role for Generations of Family Members
A family’s farm shop serves as the nerve center of their farm.
Illinois Farmer Becomes USFRA Face of Farming
Illinois farmer Katie Pratt was chosen as a winner in the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Faces of Farming & Ranching program.
Ag Fun Website Lives Up to Its Name
The Illinois Ag Fun website can help locate your nearest farmers’ markets, orchards, wineries and pumpkin patches.
“Town & Country Partners” Debuts on “RFD Today” Radio Show
This Friday, March 15, at 9:07 a.m., tune in to the new “Town & Country Partners” segment on the “RFD Today” radio show.
How to Grow a Modern-Day Cottage Garden
What is a modern cottage garden, and what are the plants grown there? Compact, colorful, fragrant, informal and utilitarian are all adjectives used to describe cottage gardens.
Celebrate Food Check-Out Week
The American Farm Bureau celebrates Food Check-Out Week in February to benefit Ronald McDonald House charities.
How to Plant a Shade Garden
Learn the difference between partial shade, full shade and deep shade – and which plants thrive in each.
Western Illinois Farmer Creates ‘Maternity Ward’ for Cows
Kane Custom Calving in Western Illinois allows 350 to 550 cows to give birth on his farm each calving season.
