SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and transforming the way local farmers process and sell their products, is ...

Anna Pesek saw a federal program supporting local food purchases as much more than a boost to her Iowa pork and poultry farm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program that allowed schools and ...

Poultry processor Amick Farms recently announced it plans to make a $74.5 million investment to expand its operation in ...

When people are asked what a “small farm” is, they may base their answer on the number of acres or number of animals a farm has – and they often assume that there aren’t many of them. However, small, ...

Chris Williams and his brother have plans to open a farm on family property in Century in Escambia County and sell homegrown chicken products. Chris’ brother, Travis, already operates a successful ...

You may wonder why yours birds lay small eggs while your neighbour's lay big ones. Understanding the factors that may affect the sizes of eggs produced may be helpful in maximising returns as ...

GRACE FRIEDMAN Medill Illinois News Bureau with Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and ...