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By host and producer Alison Davis Wood
I first heard about Prairieland Community Supported Agriculture from my co-worker Kimberlie Kranich. She was in the WILL lunchroom talking about how she had signed up for a share and was now enjoying amazing, locally grown produce. I was convinced to sign up. Now four years later I’m still enjoying the quality and the variety of the food grown on the Moore farm. I’ve gotten to know them a bit over the years by talking to them at the Urbana Farmer’s Market and buying their eggs and meat, so it was an easy decision to feature them on Prairie Fire.
The Moores welcomed us to their farm on a warm summer day. Wes started up the tractor and we all piled on a flatbed trailer and toured the farm. Jim and Diann talked to me about how and why they made the switch from conventional farming. They remembered how hard it was during the early years when their sons were young. And they remember the people who laughed and said they would never make it. We got to meet all the animals including chickens, turkeys, sheep and pigs. Their system of crop rotation and incorporating the animals made complete sense. It left me pondering over how much the agriculture industry has changed. It also left me with a great appreciation for the Moores business and how they’ve made it work despite current trends in agribusiness.
I really hope this story encourages folks to eat locally or at least to think about where their food comes from. If you are ever at the Urbana Farmer’s Market be sure to stop and say hello to Jim and Diann. You’ll probably hear the news about how the turkeys are shaping up for Thanksgiving or when they are expecting the first tomatoes. If you purchase something, take a minute to thank them for their work. Then as you enjoy that delectable melon or farm fresh egg, you’ll definitely be glad you did.
Segment duration: 10:51
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Producer: Alison Davis Wood
Chief Camera - Segment: Julius Bolton and Tim Hartin
This segment is filed in these categories: Agriculture/Agribusiness • Watseka
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Scary Prairie Fire tells the chilling story of a 12-year-old Watseka girl who became possessed with the spirit of another girl in the 1870s.
Segment duration: 08:29
Producer: Alison Davis Wood
This segment is filed in these categories: Folklore • Illinois Culture/History • Watseka
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