by Jeanne | Aug 7, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
The Farmers Rising Livestock Farm Incubator, located in Caledonia (Boone County), is a new opportunity for beginning farmers looking for land and support to start developing a livestock-based farm business. This program is specifically designed for farmers interested...
by Jeanne | Feb 5, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Back in February 2024, we shared information about Ed and Lindsey Dubrick’s search for additional land for their farm business, DuChick Ranch. There’s good news! After some twists and turns, they found and secured the land they needed. It was, amazingly enough, right...
by Jeanne | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
What: A Gathering of Land Seekers and Landowners When: Wednesday, November 13, 5:00-8:00 pm CT Where: Riggs Beer Company Cost: $10, dinner and drink ticket included Register After six years of success in northern Illinois, we’re excited to announce that Common Ground...
by Jeanne | Sep 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
What: A Gathering of Land Seekers and Landowners When: Sunday, December 8, 2:00-5:00 pm CT Doors open at 1:30 Where: Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen (Crystal Lake – McHenry County) Cost: $10 Register Illinois FarmLink and the Center for Agrarian Learning are...
by Jeanne | Sep 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
What: Success Planning Summit When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 Where: Champaign Who: Illinois Farmers Union and American Farmland Trust Register Join Illinois Farmers Union for this special one-day event on farm succession planning. Whether you’re planning for...
by Jeanne | Feb 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Advising Request Form Name(Required) First Last What best describes you?(Required)Aspiring farmerFarming for 1-3 yearsFarming for 4-7 yearsFarming for 8-10 yearsFarming for 10+ yearsRetiring/transitioning farmerNon-farming landownerOtherIn which region are you looking...