by Elliot Brinkman, Executive Director of Prairie Rivers Network I remember the feeling well–it sat in the pit of my stomach, somewhere between dread and panic. I’m sure many of you felt it, too, when, in early spring, you arrived at the grocery store to find aisles packed with people, and once fully-stocked shelves decimated. […]
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CSA Fair 2020 Review
We hope you made it to the CSA Fair this past Saturday at Lincoln Square Mall, but if you didn’t, I’m here to catch you up on the many great conversations you missed! This year, we had 12 farmers and vendors showcasing their Community Supported Agriculture options for 2020. If you aren’t sure what a […]
CSA FAQs and CSA Fair Information
With the CSA Fair coming up this Saturday, we wanted to make sure that you had all of the information you might need regarding CSAs. The CSA Fair takes place during the Urbana Business Association’s Market IN the Square on Saturday, March 7. The CSA Fair allows community members to learn about the various Community […]
ECAP In Illinois: Who Benefits, and Who Is Left Behind?
This is the third blog in a series by Neel Koritala. Neel is a student at the University of Illinois studying Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability. Neel is interested in climate research and policy and has been a part of climate research in New Zealand. He will be sharing changes in state and federal policy concerning the food and farm system through blogs for The Land Connection in his last semester as a student.
Elote en Vaso – Mexican Street Corn (in a cup!)
Elote en Vaso (Mexican Street Corn in a Cup) is a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy treat that captures all the flavors of classic street corn with no grill required. Simply boil fresh corn, mix in butter, lime, crema, cheese, and seasonings, and enjoy this irresistible snack right in a cup.
Essential Market Ingredients
Submitted Thu, 08/23/2018 – 12:31pm This week’s blog entry is from a guest writer. If you are interested in your article or blog entry being featured on the TLC blog, contact [email protected]. By: Joy Garling Prud’homme Exactly four and a half weeks ago I moved from Champaign to Stillwater, Oklahoma. It’s been a busy time, […]
