Legislator and Farmer Gathering in Southern Illinois

Legislator and Farmer Gathering in Southern Illinois

I had the pleasure of attending the Southern Illinois Local Food Tour and Roundtable event in late September both as a local vegetable farmer and a navigator for Illinois FarmLink. At Illinois FarmLink we believe that efforts to improve our food and farming system...
Getting Real with Farmland Succession

Getting Real with Farmland Succession

It’s easy to get lost in the details of different legal, financial, and tax considerations when it comes to farmland succession planning.  A few weeks ago, Illinois FarmLink organized a succession event with American Farmland Trust in Homer, Illinois. The focus was on...
FarmLink Friends – Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition

FarmLink Friends – Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition

One of our most common pieces of advice to farmers looking for land and landowners looking for farmers is this – build your network of people and organizations. Even in the 21st century, there is no substitute for the information, advice, connections, and support you...