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Follow the Field 2020 Update #2

Rain, rain, go away… This seems to be the song everyone across the Midwest is singing the last few weeks. Unfortunately, it looks like lots more is on the way…

Follow the Field Farm Kid Blog

Follow the Field 2020 Update #1

Happy spring! #Plant20 wrapped up on our farm this week, just before the first wave of rain that arrived late this week. We are way ahead of schedule this year…

A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture

Episode 043 – #CareerGoals

Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up at age 7? Age 14? Age 18? Age 20? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss what they…

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Follow the Field Update #17

Happy Harvest! That’s right, it’s go time. Harvest is underway on our farm and everywhere around us this week. It’s a bit later than normal because of the late planting…

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Follow the Field Update #16

Hello, winter! (Just kidding – but it kind of feels like late November today instead of mid-October). At this time last year, we were done with harvest. On average, we’ve…

A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture

Episode 039 – Tourists in Our Own Industry

In the spirit of fall fun, Gracie and Claire discuss their recent agri-tourism adventure in Southern Illinois and how it’s not necessarily just for the non-ag crowd. And for those…

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Follow the Field Update #15

It finally feels like fall! The leaves are turning, the weather is getting cooler, and even though we haven’t started harvest yet, I’m excited about the season change. We’re about…

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Follow the Field Update #14

Happy Friday! Well, Friday evening. Better late than never, right? Some visual differences in the fields this week, but still a ways off from harvest. 09/27/19 Update: Cover Crop Soybeans…

A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture

Episode 038 – Let’s Talk About Climate Change

Climate change has been a hot topic in the news lately, but we feel that agriculture is missing a great opportunity to join the conversation. Farmers are great caretakers of…

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Follow the Field Update #13

Happy Friday! Next week marks the first day of fall and it feels like we’re finally in the homestretch of the 2019 growing season. The fields that were planted in…