Helping Illinois develop ecologically biodiverse and economically resilient farms, and healthy communities that nurture strong local food cultures and economies
We are happy to a part of @ReGenerateIL, a coalition which promotes regenerative practices which have the power to restore farm health, resilience, and biodiversity, protect water and wildlife, and bring vibrant opportunities to communities. qoo.ly/xzxuq
David Miller @iroquois_valley You're sitting on a monster opportunity that will run for generations. The pendulum swung too far in dead soil monoculture, now it's swinging back. It's all about health -economics, sure - but about your health, children's health
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Is there anything better than the beaming pride of a farmer with his grain?
Funks Grove Heritage Fruits & Grains pancake mix is now available at Epiphany and @GreenTopGrocery. Tastes great with Funks Grove Maple Sirup (any I-55 south driver knows well!)
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We're talking about barriers to #regenerativeagriculture and one participant said: crop insurance. Here's more (super timely) background on this
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Long story short: The government sustains a systemic barrier that prevents farmers from engaging in healthful soil practices. That may only worsen as conservation programs face budget cuts in the years ahead. @jessimckenzi has the story here: newfoodeconomy.org/regenerat…