On our farm in western Illinois we are in the midst of planting season and in Chicago, so are the Field Moms! The Field Moms and their families are growing soybeans in planters that they’ll keep in their urban patios and suburban yards. My husband, Ron, and I have been farming and growing soybeans for more than 30 years, and we’re especially looking forward to bringing these new farmers along on the journey from planting to harvest. 
We’re in Chicago this weekend! I’ll be joining many of the farmers
who have shared their stories and experiences on this blog when we come
together to meet Chicago moms and answer their questions about food and
farming. You are invited to join us. Read more...
Fall - The combines are running. Farmers are bringing in their harvest. It is an exciting time of the year on the farm. It is also an exciting time for Illinois Farm Families.
Last week, I was privileged to meet eight of the ten Illinois Farm Families Field Moms. On Saturday they will be traveling to the Martz Farm to see their beef facilities and crops and then to the Drendel Farm to milk their cows!
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Welcome to the Illinois Farm Families Blog, where farmers and consumers will be talking about farms, farming and how your food is grown. We know today’s consumers have questions about your food and where it comes from. We also know you have a lot of resources at your fingertips to find out about food. But are any of those resources the actual farmers who grow it? I am one of those farmers who grow your food. But I did not grow up on a farm. In fact, I grew up in the Chicago suburbs. I was born and raised in Cook County, went to college at Western Illinois University and married a farmer. Now I live, work and have raised my family on a farm in western Illinois. I hope this blog will address your questions as we explore topics ranging from what happens on our farm everyday and how we care for our animals and the environment, to when and why we use antibiotics or apply chemicals to our crops. |
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