From the IL Farm Bureau As concerns and uncertainty grow around coronavirus (COVID-19), Illinois Farm Bureau is working diligently to communicate impacts and resources to help. IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. spent hours discussing the best ways to support farmers during…
Don’t miss our handy guide on How to Buy Meat in Bulk Direct from the Farm. Buying a whole, half, or quarter animal is a great way to save money, support local farms, and source meat sustainably. Then check out these amazing…
Local food doesn't have to be fussy, and this farmers market pizza recipe proves it. Simply pick up your favorite local ingredients from the farmers market, throw them on a pizza crust with cheese and sauce, and BAM, you've got…
Coming soon! 2020 marks the first year of a statewide Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois Guide. Local food businesses can get listed in our digital directory for FREE by clicking here. For a small fee, farms and local food businesses…
The Live Local Conference was a great success. Workshops and training opportunities allowed specialty crop, small-scale farmers, small food businesses, and farmers markets the chance to gain new skills, expand business, and connect with others facing similar challenges. We gathered…
Through grants made to eligible individuals and organizations, the Charles B. Shuman Fund seeks to strengthen and enhance farming, agriculture, and rural communities. The Fund supports educational, research and leadership development activities that benefit farming and promote choices in agricultural…
Meet Denise Kilgus: mother of eight, co-owner of Living Water Farms Inc., and green-thumb extraordinaire. Throughout the year she's supplying garden-fresh greens and produce not only for her family, but to supermarkets and restaurants across Illinois. I caught up with…
