ADM, American Farmland Trust partnership aims to support struggling farmers in Midwest
A new partnership between Archer-Daniels-Midland and American Farmland Trust aims to build resilience in farmers.
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Educators who helped thousands of hungry Illinoisans find food are out of a job
The workers provided nutrition education for people eligible for SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.
More than just a garden: how the Red Oak Rain Garden manages floods and inspires students
Average rainfall in the Champaign-Urbana area has risen in the past century, according to the Illinois State Climatologist, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources considers flooding to be Illinois’ most prominent natural disaster.
‘Feeding Champaign County Food Summit’ addresses food insecurity with a collaborative approach
More than 13% of U.S. households have challenges with access to food, according to the USDA. Rates of food insecurity in Champaign County track closely with the national trend, which means more than 26,000 residents do not have access to enough food.