Farmer Cathe Capel discusses the challenges of operating a small sheep farmer and problems facing American agriculture.
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Introducing: Farmers at Large
Interviews with farmers that ask questions pertaining to the business, environmental impacts, and sustainability agriculture
Rural Routes: Useful Yard Company
Within the confines of a quiet neighborhood where the homes all have the same bones, each yard passed on the drive to the Useful Yard Company, shares insight to the diverse personalities in each home through bright colored flower pots, kids toys, handmade porch benches, and other personal touches. Each yard leads into another right up to the joyous personality of the Useful Yard Company — a permaculture-focused urban farm in Bloomington, IL, providing plants, produce, consulting, and, surprisingly, (for a select crowd) even backyard concerts!
Rural Routes: Middle Fork Mushroom Company
As mushroom farmers, John and Aaron join a growing contingent of farmers challenging the notion of what defines farming and opening doors to bring flavors new (and very, very ancient) to Central Illinois.
Rural Routes | Little Farm at Weldon Springs
Part of the beauty woven throughout the Little Farm at Weldon Springs is the openness with which Anna and Chris follow where their dreams grow, discovering and weaving new ideas into the farm as they go.
True Love is Spelled L-O-C-A-L
Go the “extra mile” for your Valentine this year and support local with your purchases. Looking for great ideas to woo and wow your love? Here is a sneak peak into our Valentine’s weekend “playbook”…
