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Journal Standard Illinois Farm Bureau, Feeding Illinois and the University of Illinois Prairie Research Institute have begun a farm to food bank feasibility study. During COVID-19, farmers witnessed the importance of the USDA Farms to Families Food Box Program, which purchased food products from farmers, worked with distributors to package the food into family-size boxes and transported the food to food banks for those in need. This program showed that food banks purchasing directly from farms helps increase food access and farm profitability. We have a unique opportunity to identify and build a long-term market and infrastructure where Illinois farmers can grow and supply food directly for Illinois food banks. However, to build a viable system, we need to hear from our farmers, specifically: livestock, dairy, grain and specialty crop farmers. ....
Coffee and Conversation: It’s go time Victoria Hansen Special to The Journal-Standard As you may know, my husband also works in agriculture. He is on the production side and works as an applicator/operator. When the weather starts to warm, you start to feel that spring is in the air. A common phrase appears in our home and I am sure it does in other agriculture houses too. We often use the phrase “go time,” it comes in a few different forms “Is it go time, yet?” and “It’s go time.” The busiest of seasons for agriculture are those in the spring for planting and the fall for harvesting. “Go time,” or planting season, comes with things to consider as during this time farmers and the agriculture industry will be moving equipment from fields at various times. There will be an increase of farm equipment on the roads. Please keep these seven safety points in mind while traveling on rural roadways. ....
Coffee and Conversation: Merry Christmas everyone Journal Standard With the weather getting chillier and snow increasing in the forecast, I thought it would be appropriate to share tips for safer and easier winter fuel delivery from Stephenson Service Co. If you utilize Facebook, please give both the Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Stephenson Service Co. a like. Their tips include marking your tanks, as fuel tanks can often become covered in snow; use an indicator that makes it easier for your delivery driver to find and fill your tank. Keep an eye on your tank levels. Keep your regulator clear of snow as this could impact the tank reading and safety. Be sure to clear a path to your tank; this will help the delivery drive maneuver equipment easier. Plow, salt and sand driveways, sidewalks and walkways to prevent and/or reduce slippery conditions. ....