The Land Connection @LandConnection

The Land Connection works to grow the local food economy, both on and off the farm, for a healthy, resilient future. Non-Profit 501c3 #TLCmarket thelandconnection.org Champaign, IL Joined March 2009

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Common Ground Food Co-op @cg_food_coop

2 years ago

Learn how to use lavender, calendula, and rosemary-infused oils to make an "Itch Be Gone" herbal salve, Chocolate Mint lip balm, Raspberry lip balm, and a Calendula Cocoa Butter lotion at our upcoming Kitchen Herb Skills Class with The Land Connection! bit.ly/43x9K9x

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Smile Politely @SmilePolitely

2 years ago

This Saturday, @LandConnection will host a four-course harvest dinner showcasing Central Illinois foods. smilepolitely.com/splog/the-land…

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Regeneration International @regeneration_in

2 years ago

"This is an environmental lesson that we must learn from: Nature is remarkable. If we don't pollute nature, it heals itself." #Mangroves #MangroveRestoration #Regenerate voanews.com/a/mangrove-for…

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Smile Politely @SmilePolitely

2 years ago

Kid Kits are coming back to @LandConnection's Champaign Farmers Market, starting next Tuesday, August 29th. smilepolitely.com/splog/you-can-…

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City of Champaign @champaigncity

2 years ago

An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING has been issued through Thursday night (8/24). For information about cooling centers and other resources visit our website - champaignil.gov/emergency-shel…

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UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity

2 years ago

5⃣ reasons to be hopeful about the future of the ocean Via @wef

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The Chopping Block @TheChoppingBloc

2 years ago

Part history lesson, part wine tasting, all fun! Join us for War and Wine Friday 8/25 at 6:30pm to discuss the history of World War II through the lens of vignerons, the battles that raged inside France and the power of the resistance in the world of wine. hubs.la/Q01_Sxr_0

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Food & Water Watch @foodandwater

2 years ago

The effects of air pollution on peoples' health are so stark that it only took one week after the closure of a coal coking plant in Pittsburgh for nearby cardiovascular ER visits to drop by 42%. Imagine how much healthier people could be with cleaner air! insideclimatenews.org/news/13082023/…

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International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD

2 years ago

The Nile Delta is the breadbasket of #Egypt. But as temperatures rise, so too do sea levels – making this area one of the world’s 3 most vulnerable hot-spots to climate change impacts. IFAD is working to protect the land and help local farmers fight back 🤝🇪🇬

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Hobby Farms @hobbyfarms

2 years ago

Have some calves with runny eyes? Pinkeye might be to blame. Read more to find out about this common summertime condition in cattle. hobbyfarms.com/how-to-prevent… #HobbyFarms #hobbyfarmer #cattle

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National Agricultural Law Center @nataglaw

2 years ago

During TOMORROW's webinar, Stephen Carpenter and Lindsay Kuehn of @FarmersLegal will discuss "An Overview of the #USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program." Register (free of charge) here: bit.ly/nalc-flag-aug23 #aglaw #farmers

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Civil Eats @CivilEats

2 years ago

"Alaska Natives view wildlife harvests and resource gathering as family and community activities. These practices are not only part of our social network; they also determine our physical and spiritual well-being." civileats.com/2023/08/14/how…

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UN Environment Programme @UNEP

2 years ago

Rising seas & extreme weather are forcing The Quinault, a Native tribe in the US, to relocate from their ancestral land. Amidst the growing #ClimateCrisis, a coordinated global approach is needed as vulnerable communities grapple with unprecedented floods & drought.

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Hobby Farms @hobbyfarms

2 years ago

Our site and frame look good, so now it's time to wrap the new garden shed in siding, and in this video we offer some tips to make this step a lot easier. hobbyfarms.com/video-building… #HobbyFarms #hobbyfarmer #farmbuildings

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Chicago Botanic Garden @chicagobotanic

2 years ago

Grateful to host @RepMikeQuigley during his Local Climate Change Tour, where the Garden’s Chief Scientist & Negaunee Vice President of Science @kayrihavens and Managing Ecologist Matt Evans pointed out the impacts occurring in our woods and research plots for lawn alternatives.

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Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

2 years ago

The advantage of having a home garden is that you can pick and savor your vegetables when they are at their optimal flavor. But how do you know when it’s time to harvest your vegetables? And how do you store them? Find out ➡️ bit.ly/3gefPE0

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OpenMarkets @Open_Markets

2 years ago

What are the top risks for corn and soybean producers heading into harvest season? It isn’t just weather, according to four top analysts. spr.ly/6017PR8Dv

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National Agricultural Law Center @nataglaw

2 years ago

#CEQ has released the draft copy of a series of proposed regulatory revisions intended to revise changes made to the #NEPA regulations. The proposed rule would update existing language to reflect statutory amendment made to NEPA. Learn more in this blog: bit.ly/44UxViM

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Wayne Shields @penfreshorganic

2 years ago

Like the the Indo boys say…….Auto-matic, Harvest aid still in trial mode but we working out a system that give us results around less handling & packing efficiency which = lower transport footprints

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Natural Resources Conservation Service @USDA_NRCS

2 years ago

Water quality questions? We have answers! In this Ask the Expert, Lisa Duriancik discusses the water quality outcomes of voluntary conservation and data-driven recommendations to support both water quality and production goals. bit.ly/3Yz4ctD #WaterQualityMonth