Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Sun, 04/01/2018 – 5:51pm One of the critical debates at the center of the new Farm Bill is the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Farm Bill has typically enjoyed bipartisan support, however the current negotiation has been halted over proposed rules that would tighten work requirements […]
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Farming Foibles: A tale of two pins
Submitted by Birgit McCall on Mon, 03/26/2018 – 2:08pm In my opinion, there is nothing that smells better than laundry (washed in free & clear detergent) taken straight off of a sunny clothesline. Somehow the combination of sun and wind creates a perfect natural fragrance that will never be duplicated by the laundry products industry.Here […]
Looking to Irish History
Submitted by Taidghin O’Brien on Mon, 03/19/2018 – 10:32am Happy post-St. Patrick’s Day everyone! As a proud Irish-American (I have my family crest tattooed on my back) I just want to take some time to point out some misconceptions about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day. 1: Four-leaf clovers have nothing to do with St. Patrick. […]
Agroecology: Science, Farming System, or Social Movement?
Thu, 03/08/2018 – 3:06pm This week’s blog entry features a paper drafted by Dr. John Ikerd for his keynote address at the 2018 Organic Grain Conference. Held on February 1 in Champaign, IL, the Organic Grain Conference drew a crowd of 145 farmers, researchers, educators, advocates, and industry representatives for a day of learning and […]
Contact Your Representative
Submitted by Irene Kaufman on Fri, 03/02/2018 – 8:47am Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Connecting farmers with the local consumers is a great way to help a community thrive. By creating and supporting new markets for farmers to sell locally, the community benefits with healthier foods, healthier lands, and […]
What’s new at the Champaign Farmers’ Market this season?
Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Mon, 02/26/2018 – 5:31pm It’s a gorgeous sunny day outside, and this afternoon I took a walk over by the Market site to enjoy a little fresh air. It’s doesn’t quite look like Market season yet (we need a little more green on the trees for that), but it felt […]
