Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 11/14/2016 – 11:51am Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and what a better time to reflect on how thankful we all are for our farmers, putting in long hours, hard labor, and their resources to give us amazing and delicious food. It’s important to remember our farmers and be […]
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Thyme to Grow Plant Pots
Did you know you can grow your own food right at home? Exercise your green thumb with our plant start Kids Kit! Potted herbs are a great way to add flavor to a meal. Thank you to Sola Gratia Farm for providing the plant starts!
Tickets on sale now for the sixth annual Artisan Cup & Fork!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dana Vollmer, Development Director PHONE: 217-840-2128 EMAIL: [email protected] (Champaign, IL) The Land Connection Board and Staff are thrilled to announce that the 6th annual Artisan Cup & Fork chef competition will take place Saturday, Sept. 11 at Bluestem Hall (1401 E Old Church Rd., Urbana, IL 61802). Tickets are on […]
Tips For a Great C-U Grazing Board
Check out these tips from Local Foods Program Manager Kelly Lay for a great CU grazing board this holiday season!
Tips for Farmers’ Market Meal Planning
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Tue, 08/02/2016 – 12:32am I, for one, know how a busy week can quickly run away from you. Next thing you know – BLINK! It’s Sunday again. You ask yourself, ” I had SO many plans… what happened to the week?” That’s me. If I’m not focused on the few things […]
Transforming the Food System, One Tray at a Time
by Marlie Wilson, Chicago Food Policy Action Council Imagine if the cafeteria at your local hospital was considered one of the best, most affordable, restaurants in the neighborhood. Not only is the atmosphere warm and inviting, but the food is fantastic: creative salad options with legumes, tofu, seeds and nuts; spicy stir fry dishes, healing […]
