Being a self-employed farmer has many advantages. Living in the middle of a corn field or a soybean field with a beautiful sunrise and sunset is just one of the many benefits to living in rural Illinois.  Another benefit is that we set our own schedule.  This allows us to do many different things, making each day different.  This week, I was able to travel to Lincoln Park Zoo with three other farm women and had the opportunity to talk to consumers about Illinois Farm Families and about our farm.  Our three sons were also able to join us for the Illinois Farm Families day at Lincoln Park Zoo.
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