Farming

Some egg producers have said the avian flu outbreak has made it difficult to get new laying hens.

The Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Farm Crawl is coming September 10th and 11th. This year there will be 15 farms on the self-guided tour demonstrating how they raise livestock, grow produce and harvest food.

The Farm Family Resource Initiative helps farmers with stress.

The co-owner of the farm, Lisa Mileur took us into her fields to show us what is involved in bringing ripe fruit to be ready to picked.

Acorn Ridge Farm is a 13-acre permaculture farm near Dongola.

People who want to shop and eat local can find out more about where their food comes from without leaving home. This year, Neighborhood Coop and Food…

As the state's stay-at-home order continues, many people are staying at home, but farmers are heading to the fields. "We need our food so planting still…

As planting season begins the Illinois Department of Labor is urging both drivers and farmers to practice safety.You're probably starting to see more…

COVID-19 has hit the pause button for millions of people in Illinois – but that does not include the state’s farmers. Illinois State Police is reminding…

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller visits Flora Bay Farm ahead of the 2019 Neighborhood Co-op Farm Crawl, and talks with Farmer Courtney Smith, Co-op Brand Manager…