Farm Family Life

A trip to Tammen Treeberry Farm in Wilmington has been a holiday tradition for generations of Will County area families seeking that perfect Christmas tree.

With the completion of harvest, farmers, including the Elmer Rahn family, now have time to start examining their data.

According to the Illinois Wheat Association, the wheat checkoff program will feature four core components: Research, promotion, economic well-being and policy.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a Business Structure Basics Webinar at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, via Zoom as part of the Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series.

Farmers Ron Schulte and Josh Francque, both of Dixon, head up the parade as a way to celebrate the things that are most important to them.

A tractor ride celebrating God and country made its way through Dixon on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Fair fun at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville wrapped up Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, with lots of activities, including a run, jump and crawl through the farm completed by some spry young people.

The 62nd annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show is a family-friendly festival that explores local Will County history, and celebrates the agriculture roots.

A self-serve beverage station is just the latest addition to Roberts Family Farm, located at 905 S. County Line Road, Sandwich. The grand opening for the beverage station will take place June 7.

Local turkey farmers Robert and Susan Kauffman, of Kauffman Turkey Farms in Waterman, plan on retiring and the local longtime family establishment will be closing soon.

Born and raised in Joliet, Cecelia Dollinger helped manage farms in Plainfield, Channahon