What started with one lonely chicken has blossomed into something much bigger for Jeff and Holly Foster just outside of Borton, Ill.
In the span of a few short weeks, the couple’s modest …
HUME — According to Nashville-based biographer Scot England, Tara Barrett Duzan is one of the “most interesting people.” His fondness for his friend and former co-worker is one of …
Master Gardeners tackle April in Paris among a variety of other volunteer efforts
The Edgar County Master Gardeners are busy right now planning for April in Paris, one of their major volunteer efforts each year, as the area’s top horticulture experts.
Master …
Envirothon offers high school students a new approach to learning agriculture
Paris High School has an Envirothon team that participates in competitions every year. The team is sponsored by the Edgar County Soil and Water Conservation District in Land Use Council 7.
Paris …
Farm stands and stores, online sales and cooperatives are several strategies for producers to reach customers beyond farmers markets.
Farmers markets can be an ideal jumping-off point for many …
Crop dusters are living their dream
Crop dusting is a way of life for many in the Midwest. Pilots from across the country take to the air year-after-year to spray corn and bean fields on what is known in the industry as, the corn run.
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