Agriculture
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State leaders announce mental health grant program for farm groups
Aug 29, 2023 1:00 am - By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Farmers and residents of rural communities often face stigma when it comes to mental health challeng...
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Ground broken for $5 million farm innovation and education center north of LibertyvilleAug 18, 2023 1:00 am - The past and future of agriculture intersected Friday on the centennial Casey farm west of Milwaukee Avenue north of Libertyville. About 75 guests, including several Cas...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Learning Circle for women farmland owners Aug. 16Aug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Women who own or manage farmland are invited to a Learning Circle hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. The Learning Circle will be held Wednesday, Aug. 16,...
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'He is the real cowboy': Midwest cattle catcher helps Maple Park family's lost calves return home
Aug 08, 2023 6:00 am - It's not often that you see a cowboy rounding up cattle on the farms of northern Illinois. But in July, a cattle catcher did just that, rescuing six escaped calves from ...
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Green acres: How an insurance man taught himself to be a suburban farmer and store ownerJul 23, 2023 1:00 am - Cliff McConville learned to milk cows the quintessential 21st century way: from a YouTube video. Working from home in 2011 for a Texas-based company, the then-48-year-o...
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TLC hosts Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners July 28Jul 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Women who own or manage farmland are invited to a free Learning Circle hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. The Learning Circle will be held Friday, July 28...
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Kane County Fair returns with carnival rides, farm animals, bull riding and more
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At Iowa event, Trump plans to go after DeSantis over ethanol
Jul 07, 2023 1:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - Former President Donald Trump plans to headline his largest Iowa campaign event in nearly four months with a speech to thousands at an arena in the we...
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Farmers sought to help block drifting snowJun 30, 2023 5:30 am - Smoke and heat have been front and center lately, but McHenry County transportation officials want to get a jump on winter and are recruiting farmers to help. The county...
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Elgin farmstand hopes short move makes life easier for customersJun 26, 2023 1:00 am - Moving is seldom convenient, but the folks at Pasek Farms General Store hope their recent relocation makes life easier for their customers. The shop, which opened last ...