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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Local farm grows lavender, cultivates serenity and peace
OAKLAND — Stark Lavender Fields, located in Oakland, is a family-run lavender farm aiming to connect and provide for their community.
Ryan Stark and his wife, Niki, tend to nearly 4,500 …
Staff at the new Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) building are ready to show off their state-of-the-art facility to the community.
An open house for the 8,500 square foot building at 13447 Il. Hwy. 16 …
