Illinois Farmers Making More with Less by Selling Direct

Check out this article on a new study from U of I on farmers making more by selling directly to consumers.

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We Want You!

We are inviting you to become a part of a local food policy council. We are looking for community members who have an interest in such issues as nutrition, agriculture, food distribution, hunger, and food access to become a part of this exciting initiative. The date of our first meeting is February 20, 2007 at 12:00 noon, here at our office at 330 South 36th Street in Quincy, IL. A light lunch will be served. You can read more about local food policy councils in our winter edition of Local Flavors. If interested, please call 217-223-8380 or email Brenda at derrickb@uiuc.edu.

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Shelby Crow
Shelby Crow
Visiting Extension Unit Educator, Community & Economic Development

Brenda E. Derrick
Brenda E. Derrick
Unit Educator, Nutrition and Wellness

Carrie Edgar
Carrie Edgar
County Extension Director

Mike Roegge
Mike Roegge
Unit Educator, Crop Systems