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Venture south with us to learn why an Alexander County farmer has seen sales of his gourmet, high-protein rice soar, and hear from a Wayne County farmer that recently received nati...

Hear how this organization in our state’s most-populated county helps urban farms and community gardens flourish. The episode features Tucker Kelly, lead grower for Growing Solutio...

If you’re giving serious thought to purchasing fresh, Illinois-produced meat in bulk, you’ll want to hear from Bethany Petentler, a worker at a western Illinois custom slaughter an...

Meet Partners magazine Prairie State Perspective columnist Joanie Stiers who shares her take on the county 4-H fair experience along with University of Illinois 4-H Director Lisa D...

Trying times require creative ways to solve local challenges, especially in recent months. Hear from these county Farm Bureau leaders that outline specific examples of what they’ve...

Slim pickings in the meat case or other sections of the grocery have some thinking about raising their own poultry and livestock. Hear from Illinois farmer Joel Reedy, who raises c...

A third of Illinoisans lived in rural areas when our last major pandemic hit. Listen to John Gooding, an Illinois farmer, share how his family lost several members to the Spanish F...

An Illinois farmer that raises pigs and cattle along with a veteran food and consumer analyst sort out the issues that will determine whether or not we continue to enjoy meat on ou...

A group of Illinois young farmers and agriculture professionals stepped up and raised funds to help replenish Illinois food banks and pantries. Listen in on Aaron Mitchell, a 28-ye...

Find out how some Illinois farmers have changed to meet demand for food while at the same time, ensuring the safety of their workers and the food well all want and eat. Hear from R...

Stay healthy by ensuring these four superfoods, easily grown here in Illinois, are on your menu and in your garden. Partners food writer Jodie Shield, a registered dietitian, revea...

This Illinois-based internet technology company recently took a Federal Communications Commission pledge to keep Illinoisans connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to how t...