Master gardeners help others learn to grow
The popularity and impact of the Master Gardener program extends well beyond a small plot of vegetables grown in the backyard.
Maxwell turns people skills into farm tours
John Maxwell admits it: There are times he’d rather be somewhere else. “There are times when I’m giving a tour when I’d rather be planting corn, but you find time for everything,” he said.
Brew pub may be wave of a tourism future
Owners of a startup microbrewery are hoping they’re getting in on the ground floor of an emerging tourism trend. Scratch Beer is the brainchild of partners Marika Josephson, Aaron Kleidon and Ryan Tockstein, who decided to create beer using local ingredients.
Farm animals spread special birthday cheer
When people are looking for a unique to way to wish someone a happy birthday, they turn to Joni Cripe, owner of Animal-Grams, and her four-legged friends.
Wolf project develops into educational endeavor
Wolves are intelligent, social animals that often are misunderstood. For more than 20 years, Jim and Jamie Dutcher have focused on documenting the behavior of wolves and providing information to dispel the myths surrounding this keystone species.
Ski resort caters to skiers of all experience levels
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers a variety of skiing opportunities for all experience levels. 
Family-owned poinsettia business gears up for holidays
At first glance, poinsettias may appear exactly as is: Bright, colorful red blooms that people celebrate each year as the Christmas flower. 
Return to simpler times at Bishop Hill’s Christmas
For folks longing to escape the fast-paced commercialization and glitz that has become the Christmas season, respite can be found in this historic village. 
Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference set
The 2013 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference will be held Jan. 9-11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. 
Hunting, outdoor resort grew from farm dream
Gary Harpole grew Harpole’s Heartland Lodge from what he calls his “field of dreams.” 
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