The Land Connection
@LandConnection
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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
Champaign, IL
Joined March 2009
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! https://t.co/UZLfHhyuOt
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This Saturday, @LandConnection will host a four-course harvest dinner showcasing Central Illinois foods. https://t.co/vTUIp78jWQ
smilepolitely.com
The Land Connection's Harvest Dinner will be this Saturday, September 23rd at The Space restaurant in Downtown Champaign.
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"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
https://t.co/ZP15FNV27G
voanews.com
Highly polluted swamp transformed into a tree-filled home for wildlife
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Kid Kits are coming back to @LandConnection's Champaign Farmers Market, starting next Tuesday, August 29th. https://t.co/8IBRIcOFGu
smilepolitely.com
Kid Kits are coming back to the Champaign Farmers Market, starting next Tuesday, August 29th. If you’ve been to either market lately, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of things like eggplant,...
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An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING has been issued through Thursday night (8/24). For information about cooling centers and other resources visit our website - https://t.co/oftkmg8FGX
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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. https://t.co/fxhFI9ul7U
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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
A recent study highlights the health benefits of particular plants closing and generally reducing exposure to fossil fuels, researchers say.
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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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Have some calves with runny eyes? Pinkeye might be to blame. Read more to find out about this common summertime condition in cattle. https://t.co/s1FWgoGxoW
#HobbyFarms #hobbyfarmer #cattle
hobbyfarms.com
Have some calves with runny eyes? Pinkeye might be to blame. Read more to find out about this common summertime condition in cattle.
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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: https://t.co/la6JPaWYta
#aglaw #farmers
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"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
In a new book, Yup’ik agriculture specialist Elias Kelly shares a more cooperative approach to subsistence harvesting and Indigenous food sovereignty.
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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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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. https://t.co/ieUaeiAeFw
#HobbyFarms #hobbyfarmer #farmbuildings
hobbyfarms.com
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.
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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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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 ➡️ https://t.co/GlU0XIqtbl
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What are the top risks for corn and soybean producers heading into harvest season? It isn’t just weather, according to four top analysts.
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What are the risks for corn and soybean producers heading into harvest season? Post June 30 Acreage report, the market reflects a tighter situation for Soybeans as the market navigates weather and...
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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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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. https://t.co/G3yrksRYwk
#WaterQualityMonth
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