Farm
Learn about Illinois farm life, farms to visit, agritourism destinations, gardening tips, ag news and fun farm facts.
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Harvest Routine Brings Normalcy During Pandemic
"I hold out hope that the upcoming harvest season delivers a 60-day dose of normalcy, seldom felt since...
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Harvest Season Terminology
Exactly how big is an acre? How many pounds of corn are there in a bushel? Learn the...
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Field Corn, Sweet Corn & Popcorn: What’s the Difference?
Field corn, or dent corn, is the most common type of corn. 98% of the corn grown in...
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Corn Connection: A Crop Ingrained in Lifestyle
Farmers throughout Illinois share a connection to corn. We grow it, talk about it, and drive around just...
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How Farmers Are Adapting to the Coronavirus Pandemic
This year’s coronavirus pandemic put a remarkable strain on the agriculture industry, prompting farmers across the country to...
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First-Generation Farmers Put Down Roots in Southern Illinois
Phoenix natives Talina and Nathan Ryder found a deep satisfaction in growing their own food, so they traded...
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Roseville Farmer Looks to Grow the Illinois Hemp Industry
Roseville farmers Andy and Frank Huston raise industrial hemp and process it on the farm, offering their own...
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8 Fun Facts About Pumpkins (VIDEO)
Did you know that Illinois produces more pumpkins than any other state in the nation?
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Ag in the Classroom Delivers Pre-K-12 Education
While high schools commonly employ full-time agriculture teachers, Illinois Ag in the Classroom provides agriculture lessons tailored to...
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Illinois Farm Bureau Is Addressing the Ag Teacher Shortage
Efforts have emerged in the last few years to narrow the salary discrepancy and reward agriculture teachers, including...
