Field Moms’ Acre and Pen

Join our Field Moms as they follow an acre of corn and soybeans and a pen of pigs through the growing season.

Follow along!

Highlights from Our Blog

  • May21
    Huh? What’s that in the Meat Case?

    You may have heard that names of meat are getting an overhaul .. view post

  • May17
    Visitors can get big breakfast, tour at Hampshire area farm

    If you have never been on a farm before, here’s your ch .. view post

  • May16
    Our Field Moms’ Acre Donation

    Last season, Ron and I hosted the Field Moms’ Acre, whe .. view post

Meet the people who grow your food

Meet the Wards, a seventh-generation farm family that raises hogs and grain. Watch this video to see what it's like on a typical Illinois hog farm. Watch the video