McLean County Farm Bureau

RURAL, URBAN FARMERS FIND COMMON GROUND IN PASSION FOR FOOD –

Increasing access to fresh, locally sourced food and connecting families with how its grown are priorities for Chicago-based companies Sugar Beet Food Co-op and Herban Produce. During a recent farm-to-fork tour, 25 farmers from rural Illinois learned about the unique challenges both businesses face in the city. (The Pantagraph)