Central Illinois Archives – Illinois Buy Fresh Buy Local

Meet Six Illinois Farmers Markets Ready For You to Be Their Guests

August is bursting with seasonal favorite products such as peaches, apples, sweetcorn, and more. Let us help you plan your next market visit with six fabulous Illinois farmers markets, all Buy Fresh Buy Local members, and all ready for you to be their guest.

The Pleasures of Eating Locally: Five Unique Farm-to-Table Restaurants to Experience in Illinois

In this month’s blog post, we feature five unique farm-to-table restaurants to experience in Illinois, all of which provide immense pleasure in eating locally and supporting local business.

Illinois Dairy is Udderly Delicious!

From yogurt to cheese curds, cows milk to goats milk, Illinois dairy producers are making a name for themselves through their dedication to fresh, high-quality dairy. If you’re looking for udderly delicious Illinois dairy products, this month’s Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois blog post will help you get started! Get to know Rocky Road Dairy, All Grass Farms, Rolling Lawn Farm, Ropp Jersey Cheese, and Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery.

Photos Of Grain Producers From This Article, Map Of Illinois Indicating Location Of Each Farm

Grains Galore: From Rice to Spirits, Illinois Artisan Grains are Rising to the Occasion

In this month’s blog post, we head out on a journey of grains galore beginning Southern Illinois at Cahokia Rice, then we’ll work our way north to Central Illinois where we’ll visit Funks Grove Heritage Fruits & Grains and Silver Tree Beer & Spirits, and then move into Northern Illinois to complete our artisan grain journey at Breslin Farms.

Discover Amazing Farm Finds in 2024 with Community Supported Agriculture

Community supported agriculture, or more commonly referred to as a CSA, is growing in popularity as a means for receiving a subscription to farm products throughout the growing season. However, across Illinois, there are CSAs that include some amazing farm finds spanning beyond produce that you don’t want to miss out on in 2024.

Savor Autumn in Illinois with Agritourism Adventures

It’s always great to visit a farm and get to know the farmers who grow our food. But there’s no better time than September and October, as the heat of summer gives way to the cool comforts of autumn, and…

January is the perfect time to fill your freezer with pastured meats

Colleen and Jeremy Ruhter of That Little Farm in the Country pose with their Idaho Pasture Pigs. January is the perfect month to buy local meat. Cold winter days lend themselves to wholesome winter meals, and pastured meats are a…

Meet Farmers Marty and Will Travis of Down at the Farms, LLC

n the wake of a pandemic, farmers Marty and Will Travis of Down at the Farms, LLC lost 30 restaurant accounts overnight. But with ingenuity and incredible foresight, the Travis’s pivoted to meet the needs of their community and insure that 60+ farms would stay in business.

40 Local Farms for All Your Grilling Needs this 4th of July

It's that time of year to fire up the grill, and with 4th of July just around the corner, Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois has your local meat supply taken care of. Whether you're grilling up burgers, brats, or wings, check out the 40 farms below that will make your celebration extra special and extra delicious. There's nothing more American than buying local!

Where’s the Beef? 100% Grass-fed Beef from Central Illinois Farmers

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…