Farm Life
A deeper look at all aspects of Illinois agriculture.
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A Farmer’s Bitter Pill
Health insurance premiums are not easy to swallow.
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How Do You Balance Farm Work, Off-Farm Jobs, Children and Farm Bureau Involvement?
We asked an Illinois farmer how she balances all facets of her life.
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Marcoot Jersey Creamery Milks a Legacy
Seventh generation gives new life to Greenville family dairy farm.
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A Modern Farm Mom on Managing Manure and Monarch Butterflies
Modern farm mom finds ways to manage manure, milkweed and monarch butterflies.
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Meet an Illinois Farmer Who Turns Organic Matter Into Compost
A Peoria County farmer creates compost and sells it under the brand name BetterEarth Compost.
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How a Sycamore Couple Transformed a Corn Crib Into an Art Studio
Valerie Weberpal creates beautiful works of art in an old corn crib in Sycamore.
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Visit Kern Family Orchard for Fresh Strawberries and More
Visit Kern Family Orchard in Montgomery County for farm-fresh strawberries this spring.
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Technologies Help Plant with Precision
High-tech planters set high expectations for planting season.
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Winter On the Farm
Farmers tackle a flurry of to-dos during the cold season.
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Meet the Illinois Farm Family That Raises Pheasants (VIDEO)
Farm family strives to raise, sell birds as unique as their businesses.
