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NGOs AND THE NEWS CYCLE
In the second installment of a two-part series, Julie Gunlock of the Independent Women’s Forum discusses the anti-pesticide agenda. She looks at the group makeup of this movement and the motivations thereof, along with the reasons that their stories receive … Continue reading
THE 2013 NORMAL CORNBELTERS SEASON IS UPON US!
The 2013 season unofficially began last Thursday, May 9 with our “Education Day” exhibition game. Despite the wet weather, we defeated the Joliet Slammers 5-0 in front of over 3,300 fans at The Corn Crib! While we open the regular … Continue reading
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THERE IS A NEW MEAT-NAMING SYSTEM IN TOWN!
Just in time for grilling season, you will start seeing some changes to how meat at the grocery store is labeled. The USDA has approved this new labeling system (created by NCBA and the National Pork Board) that aims to make meat perusing … Continue reading
FEMIVORES: THE NEW “STAY-AT-HOME-MOM”
I came across this excerpt from Emily Matchar’s book, Homeward Bound: Why Women are Embracing the New Domesticity and was sad and relieved all at the same time. You see, I grew up on a farm where the women worked … Continue reading
EDUCATION DAY AT THE CORN CRIB
The Normal Cornbelters had an exhibition day yesterday for Education Day at the Corn Crib. Children from all over Central Illinois came to the ball park where they had the chance to meet & greet Corny and players, play in the McDonald’s/Little Jewels … Continue reading
Posted in CornBelters, Education
Tagged baseball, Corn Goo, corn recipes, cornbelters
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DABURGER AND BARBECUE: PERFECTION!
May is a busy month. Hamburger month AND barbecue month … and how better to celebrate than with DaBurger! Yes, hamburgers are typically made from beef. But pork is a delicious and nutrious option to change up hamburger month – and … Continue reading
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MORE THAN THREE REASONS TO BE A TEACHER
When I graduated from college, my roommate gave me a present. With my degree in Education, student teaching behind me, and a job secured to start in the fall—I opened the gift to find a coffee mug, with ‘3 Reasons … Continue reading
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CALL IT OLD AGE OR CALL IT EXPERIENCE, BUT …
America’s Farmers Are Getting Old! The American farmer has age and experience on their side, but with nearly half of the farming demographic reaching retirement age in the next 10 years, what comes next? It seems more common than not … Continue reading
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FINALLY PLANTING!
Franklin, IL farmer Bill Long sent us these pictures of his planter FINALLY running in the field. Corn planting is behind schedule this year, though we won’t really consider it late until after May 15 and crop insurance doesn’t really … Continue reading
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