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Never give up: Meet the Southern Illinois author of 'The Growing Season' at virtual book event

The free event will be held virtually Tuesday, April 20, and southern Illinois readers are especially invited. Visit http://atthemac.org to sign up.
By Renee Trappe May 4, 2021 1:18 PM
Another soggy planting season likely in store for farmers

The state's climatologist is predicting Illinois farmers are likely to endure more burdensomely wet weather while they try to plant cash crops this spring after suffering major losses as a result of a record-wet planting season last year.
By Ben Orner Jan 17, 2020 5:16 PM
Franklin County farmers: Exercise caution during harvest

This time of year poses the highest risk of injury for farmers who experience fatigue and stress, under pressure to spend as much time as they can in the fields. Injuries actually increase by 50 percent during harvest.
By Gay Bowlin Oct 5, 2017 12:48 PM
Franklin County Farm Bureau: Farmers market has surprising economic impact

Last year, the Benton Farmers Market averaged 400 customers each week for 26 weeks.
By Gay Bowlin Sep 23, 2017 9:51 AM
Bowlin: Franklin County farmers turn focus to upcoming harvest

Gay Bowlin's weekly column focusing on agriculture in and around Franklin County.
By Gay Bowlin Sep 6, 2017 1:35 PM
Franklin County Farm Bureau does corn yield tour

On Thursday, Aug. 24, the Franklin County Farm Bureau finally was able to go out in the county and do the Corn Yield Tour.
Submitted by Gay Bowlin Aug 30, 2017 11:20 AM
Johnston City youth finds success on the goat circuit

14-year-old Cade Cockburn is not only a straight-A honor student, class president and math team participant. He's also the father of 60 kids -- goats, that is.
By Holly Kee Jun 21, 2017 1:00 AM
Blueberries add more than color to Miller Farms

Miller Farms is enjoying success with blueberries at its Campbell Hill location.
BY HOLLY KEE Jun 14, 2017 5:00 AM
Vendors offer variety at Marion Farmer's Market

Vendors at the Marion Farmer's Market offer a variety of items from plants to homemade soap.
May 18, 2017 8:43 AM
Farm Bureau News from Franklin County

Smoked pork loins are available and scholarship applications are due.
Mar 24, 2017 5:00 AM

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Articles filed under Agriculture

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