This summer Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom is recommending books with a connection to agriculture. Today's book is "Applesauce Day" by Lisa Amstutz. This is a wonderful book about one family's fall tradition of making applesauce together. https://youtu.be/U0Blv38Wsoo
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Some Summer Reading!
Looking for something to read this summer?A recent survey found that over half of the audience for Young Adult Literature (YA) are adults! Why not join the ranks and take some YA with you this summer out to the back yard! Young Adult Literature, includes pieces you probably remember. Huckleberry Finn, The Outsiders, and even Harry Potter are considered YA, … Continue reading Some Summer Reading!
Grow With Us: Baling Hay
It has been beautiful, sunny weather across much of the state the past couple weeks. That means it's perfect time to bale some hay! Chris, our Education Manger, has baled hay with his family since he was in middle school. And now, his own son gets to sit in the tractor with his grandpa to … Continue reading Grow With Us: Baling Hay
#RightThisVeryMinute-Katie Vanderstappen, McHenry County – 6/4
What a way to celebrate Dairy Month...welcome to the world little calf! https://vimeo.com/423736833
Grow With Us: Food Preservation
Today on "Grow With Us" we are talking about food preservation. For those who garden, knowing how to preserve the bounty of your garden's summer harvest is very important if you want to be able to eat your homegrown food year round. For the rest of us, we still eat food that has been preserved … Continue reading Grow With Us: Food Preservation
#RightThisVeryMinute-Erin Capstick Madison County – 5/28
It is a good day to cut sod in Madison County! https://vimeo.com/423736712
Right This Very Minute-Hadden Farms Morgan County – 5/28
Join the Haddens from Morgan County as they celebrate the birth of a new calf with the proud mother---from a socially distanced length because everyone is a little protective with a newborn! https://vimeo.com/422894895
Right This Very Minute-Surhe Farms Madison County – 5/27
Right this very minute in Madison County, Surhe Farms Wheat is getting a fungicide application from a helicopter! https://vimeo.com/422895010
Right This Very Minute-Sophia Horton – 5/26
Follow Sophia Horton -#RightThisVeryMinute as she plants soybeans in Champaign County. https://vimeo.com/422894786
Right This Very Minute-Brian Arends – 5/22
Agriculture happens in the office too....Brian Arends from Champaign County assists farmers with their John Deere Equipment needs. https://vimeo.com/421112449
