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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.

Hope Rises in Cairo Around New Food Co-Op

October is National Co-op Month. To celebrate, we share the uplifting story of Rise Community Market in Cairo, located at the southern tip of Illinois. A food co-op is a grocery store that’s owned and managed by people who shop…

Not Your Usual Holiday Gift: Surprise Family and Friends with Delicious Food Products (and Learn About Illinois’ New Farm to Market Act)

It is holiday gift season. And it is easy for Illinois residents to find and purchase delicious homemade food products to present to family and friends as unique gifts. That because the state’s new Home to Market Act, enacted in…

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!