Category Archives: Who are Illinois Corn Farmers?

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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WHEN YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO …

It’s the constant “get to know you” question. Depending on the circumstances of the meeting, it might follow “Which kids are yours?” or “How long have you gone to church here?” or even “So, how do you know John?” if … Continue reading

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MEET DON DUVALL: ILLINOIS FAMILY FARMER

Don is a family farmer from southern Illinois who really enjoys being active in his community and volunteering for various boards and organizations. You and Don might have something in common!

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WOMEN CHANGING THE FACE OF AGRICULTURE

Originally posted on the Cox Farm Blog by Maria Cox I had the pleasure of attending the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event on March 8 at SIU Carbondale. (www.womenchanginthefaceofagriculture.com) I recently joined Illinois Agri-women (who sponsors the event), … Continue reading

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DONNA JESCHKE, AN ILLINOIS FARMER

Happy International Woman’s Day! With hard-working women like Donna Jeschke of Mazon representing Illinois corn farmers, we’d happily celebrate women forever! Learn more about Donna and her farm here!

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2013 FIELD MOMS ANNOUNCED

What better way to facilitate the discussion between farmers and consumers than to bring those consumers out to some of our Illinois farms?! Well, Illinois Farm Families’ “Field Mom” program does just that. They have just announced the names of … Continue reading

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ILLINOIS FARM COUPLES: JIM AND NANCY RAPP

They say February is the season for love … and we’re celebrating by giving you a glimpse of five Illinois farm couples throughout the week!  These couples practice their love for each other and the land every day on their … Continue reading

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ILLINOIS FARM COUPLES: BART AND GLENNA TAYLOR

Bart and Glenna were high school sweethearts.  They dated for six years and were married while Glenna was in college. During those six years, they had a lonnnnng time to think about what month they might get married. Both coming from farm families, they knew to … Continue reading

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ILLINOIS FARM COUPLES: BILL & JILL BELL

They say February is the season for love … and we’re celebrating by giving you a glimpse of five Illinois farm couples throughout the week!  These couples practice their love for each other and the land every day on their … Continue reading

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ILLINOIS FARM COUPLES: BILL AND SANDY CHRIST

They say February is the season for love … and we’re celebrating by giving you a glimpse of five Illinois farm couples throughout the week!  These couples practice their love for each other and the land every day on their … Continue reading

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