The Pleasures of Eating Locally: Five Unique Farm-to-Table Restaurants to Experience in Illinois
When was the last time you sat down at a restaurant and recognized where the ingredients on your plate came from? When you dine at a farm-to-table restaurant, you may recognize the farms and businesses involved in growing and processing the ingredients used in your...
Illinois Dairy is Udderly Delicious!
June is National Dairy month, and although dairy is worth celebrating every month, we use the month of June to highlight Illinois farms that are working hard to make local (and udderly delicious) dairy products available to consumers. From kefir to curds, cow milk to...
The power of the flower: Boost your mood, and the local economy, by supporting local flower farmers
Nothing says “HELLO SUMMER” like a bouquet of fresh, locally-grown flowers. Flowers provide a glimmer of joy, a pop of color, a boost in your mood, and a delightful smell. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, which can be further enhanced when you can...
Building, Growing, and Resilience: Shining a Light on Illinois’ BIPOC Farmers
It is well known that farmers of color are under-represented in the United States. But in recent years, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) farmers in Illinois have joined the growing movement of young farmers, and are finding ways to build equitable food...