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UPDATE: Northeast Illinois FarmLink Becoming Illinois FarmLink!
by Illinois Farmlink | December 13, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
We have big news to share! And it’s good news for farmland access. Liberty Prairie Foundation’s Northeast Illinois FarmLink program is transitioning into The Land Connection’s new Illinois FarmLink program. And as part of that transition, both of us - Nathan and...
Finding Common Ground
by Illinois Farmlink | December 13, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
On November 12, over forty landowners, land seekers, and service providers gathered at Soulful Prairies for the fourth annual Common Ground Gathering. These events bring together the northern Illinois agricultural community to network, trade resources, and make new...
For Sale By Owner: Varna Farm (Marshall County)
by Illinois Farmlink | November 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Tim and Deb Friedman have a long history of renting land to young farm families in their community. Now they’re looking to take the next big step - retire and sell their eight-acre farm (six acres tillable) in Marshall County, which is located about 40 minutes north...
Service Provider Profile: Curt Ferguson of The Estate Planning Center
by Illinois Farmlink | November 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Finding the right help can make all the difference when you’re farming, searching for land, or figuring out the future of your farm. With that in mind, we want to introduce you to a service provider who comes highly recommended - Curt Ferguson of The Estate Planning...
Are You Connected? A Land Access Guide to Broadband in Rural America
by Illinois Farmlink | November 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Marjorie Sawicki works with new farmers through Food Works’ Southern Illinois Farm Beginnings program. One beginning mushroom grower she works with struggles with slow Internet speeds and sometimes has to wait 20 minutes for invoices to be uploaded to customers for...
Land Access is the Top Challenge for Young Farmers, Survey Finds
by Illinois Farmlink | September 23, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
A good field walk gives you fresh ideas for your farm and business. It also provides the opportunity to be inspired and reenergized by the farmers giving the walk and those attending, too. The free field walk at Tulip Tree Gardens in Beecher, IL (Will County) on...
Help Us Find Good Service Provider: Looking to Start an Egg-Laying Operation? Connect with Kakadoodle!
by Illinois Farmlink | August 31, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Marty Thomas signs all of his emails with an interesting tagline: “Software developer – Trying to be a farmer.” The two professions might not seem to go hand-in-hand, but after talking with Marty and perusing his website, Kakadoodle, there’s no doubt this interesting...
Historic Zinniker Farm Seeks New Lead Farmer
by Illinois Farmlink | August 2, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Mark and Petra Zinniker are seeking a farmer/farm family to help steward their organic, biodynamic farm into its next phase. This opportunity is particularly unique because the Zinnikers are planning to directly involve the community in their succession planning and...
Learning Circle Educating and Empowering Women Landowners
by Illinois Farmlink | August 2, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Last month, a diverse mix of widows, wives, daughters, and women farmers gathered at Riley Town Hall for the The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s (TLC) first Women Caring for the Land Learning Circle gathering of 2022. TLC has been hosting learning circles for...
Land Access Success – Garlic eScape Farm
by Illinois Farmlink | July 5, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Last February, Silvia Abel-Caines, a garlic farmer and ruminant nutritionist for Organic Valley, made a farmer profile on our site. We were impressed by her drive, enthusiasm for teaching, and passion for engaging the community. At the time, Silvia had her garlic...