Now's the time to start planning your holiday feasts. Check out our list of sustainably raised turkeys in Central Illinois and reserve your turkey today! 1. Antiquity Oaks LLC Deborah Niemann-Boehle Cornell, IL 61319-9445 815-358-2450 deborah@antiquityoaks.com Farming Practices: Chemical Free, Sub-Therapeutic Antibiotic Free, Steroid & Steroid & Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Rotational Grazing Products: Vegetables, Fruit, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Eggs, Chicken, Turkey, Goat Milk Soa

Local food systems, made up of local farms, farmers markets, and community gardens, often times increase the availability of healthy food items in a community and encourage consumers to make healthier food choices. Knowing where your food comes from and how it is grown or raised enables you to choose food that was raised in a way that aligns with your values and budget-- whether you believe in grass-fed, grain-fed, integrated pest management or certified organic. Below is our

Now's the time to start planning your holiday feasts. Check out our list of sustainably raised turkeys in Central Illinois and reserve your turkey today! 1. Antiquity Oaks LLC Deborah Niemann-Boehle Cornell, IL 61319-9445 815-358-2450 deborah@antiquityoaks.com Farming Practices: Chemical Free, Sub-Therapeutic Antibiotic Free, Steroid & Steroid & Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Rotational Grazing Products: Vegetables, Fruit, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Eggs, Chicken, Turkey, Goat Milk Soa

Looking for a convenient way to purchase local produce, meat, eggs, and dairy? Check out these 8 awesome grocery stores that carry local products all year round! When local stores support local farmers, not only do you get the best and freshest products, but you're supporting local families and keeping money in your community. CHAMPAIGN 1. Common Ground Food Co-op Lincoln Square Village 300 S. Broadway Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 352-3347 www.commonground.coop Open every day

Menus and specials that rotate with the season, farm-fresh ingredients, a commitment to local and sustainable sourcing-- these 14 restaurants have everything you need to satisfy your tastebuds and tug at your heartstrings. Feel good knowing every dollar you spend supports locally-owned restaurants, keeps your food dollars in your community, and builds vibrant, resilient, local food systems. 1. American Harvest Eatery 3241 W. Iles Ave. Springfield,IL,62711 americanharvesteater

The new and improved Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois Print Directory is finally here, bringing you a one-stop guide to finding the freshest local food around! The 2018 directory features Over 100 farms, their farming practices, the products they raise, and the sales avenues where you can find their products Easy-to-use map to help you locate farms and local food businesses in your area Searchable Index. Looking for grass-fed beef? Certified Organic farms? Leg of lamb? Ch

Buying whole animals direct from the farm allows you to choose the quality of meat that you like, as well as how it was raised, fed, finished, and even cut and packaged. We are lucky in central Illinois as there are many choices: grass-fed or grain-finished? Certified organic or conventional? How about a heritage livestock breed? There are a lot of options! Getting started is easy once you understand a few of the common terms when it comes to purchasing and processing a whol

A CSA share from Grandma and Grandpa's Garden in Peoria, Illinois Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are a great way to support your local farmer and get your fill of farm-fresh produce. Buy a "share" in a local farm at the beginning of the season to help farmers cover the up-front cost of seeds and equipment, and get a "share" of the harvest on a set schedule throughout the season. It's win-win! And it's never too early to start thinking about signing up for a CSA for

Now's the time to start planning your holiday feasts. Check out our list of sustainably raised turkeys in Central Illinois and reserve your turkey today! Bane Family Meats Sidney, IL 217-722-2188 davidpbane@aol.com Dearing Country Farms Bloomington, IL 309-963-4932 farms@dearingdesigns.com Garden Gate Farm Fairbury, IL (available for pick up at Springfield Holiday Farmers Markets) 815-848-3518 dougrink68@icloud.com Greengold Acres Hanna City 309-565-7811 farmerswebb@excite.co

The 2017-2018 Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois Print Directory is finally here, bringing you a one-stop guide to finding the freshest local food around! In an effort to create a robust source of information, this guide includes over 75 farms, their farming practices, the products they raise, and the sales avenues where you can find their products. In addition, you can find farmers markets, restaurants, retailers, institutions, and distributors that have pledged to source