Farm Life
A deeper look at all aspects of Illinois agriculture.
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Innovation Grows on the Farm Year Round
As infatuated as I am with old barns and windmills, I’m equally captivated by rows of young corn...
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Winter Is a Busy Time for Farms Welcoming Newborn Animals
The Temple family will prioritize their farm’s responsibilities this winter as they have since 1843: by putting the...
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Why Janie’s Farm in Iroquois County Transitioned to Organic Grain Production
Long before “organic” and “farm-to-table” became buzzwords, Illinois farmer Harold Wilken's ancestors grew healthy food in Iriquois County...
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Go Green and Get Real at an Illinois Christmas Tree Farm
A growing number of Illinoisans and are opting for the experience of picking out a real Christmas tree...
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The Farm Influences Gifts Under the Tree
When almost 4 years old, our son’s Christmas wish list included a “tree cutter” (chain saw), a “bin...
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From the Perfect Turkey to Thanksgiving Leftovers, Share Your Holiday Recipes
Illinois Farm Bureau has launched an opportunity to share favorite family holiday recipes and your stories behind each...
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Horseradish Harvest: Rooting for Another Illinois Crop
Did you know that Illinois grows more horseradish than anywhere else in the United States?
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Best Friends on Farms: Meet Rayne, an AFBF Farm Dog of the Year Finalist
Meet Rayne, a 6-year-old Illinois border collie and a finalist in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Farm Dog...
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Home for the Holidays: Farm Shop Becomes a Party Space for Growing Family
"Like many families, mine lives its fondest traditions at the close of the calendar year. And when the...
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Ask a Farmer: What Will Be Your Biggest Challenge and Opportunity During the Next Year?
We asked Kane County farmer Wayne Gehrke about his biggest challenge and opportunity during the next year:
