About three hours south of Common Ground in Anna, Illinois, sits Dayempur Farm: Center for Sustainable Living. This magical place thrives with a supportive Sufi community in the thickly wooded wildlife refuge adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest. The word “Dayempur” stands for ancient or eternal place, signifying the history of the land and how it has been passed through various committed stewards who’ve promised to protect this special land and its waterways.
As fourth generation sausage makers, the Urbana couple, Susan Carano and Claude Cole have made a name for themselves by making delicious homemade sausages using the recipes passed down from Susan’s grandparents. Piemonte Sausage is named after the region, Piemont, where Susan’s Italian family was from. The mountain range featured on their logo and all of their sausages pay homage to the family members and the traditions and flavors passed down through the generations.
Flyway Family Farm is a family owned mushroom farm, tucked along the winding hills of Makanda, Illinois, three hours from Common Ground. A flyway is named for the zone of diverse natural area that migrating birds pass over, that can usually spanning continents.
Along the Iroquis river in Watseka, Illinois, about sixty miles away from the Co-op, live the Moore Family, who own and operate the 100 acre homestead. This farm family’s legacy is unique because both sides of their families come from have century-old family farms, providing the knowledge of over 200 years of generational farming experience. Their Watseka farm, also known as Moore Family Farm, has been farmed sustainably by the couple, Diann and Jim and their oldest son Wes for more than 30 years.
Here at the Co-op, Stan is a household name, known by our staff, owners, customers, farmers, and market goers on a first name basis. Stan S. Schutte is the owner and farmer of Triple S Farms in Stewardson, IL, seventy miles away from the Co-op with the help of his kids, Ryan and Jannie.
by Reneeta Mack
03/01/2019
A Brighter Future Starts with Today
February brought with it the lasting effects from one of the longest government shutdowns in U.S. history. Unprepared for the flood of problems which followed the crisis that took America by storm last January, it became increasingly apparent just how important it is to make sure that as a community of people, we're creating or contributing to ways in which we're able to promote environmental sustainability and self-preservation.
February 06, 2019
by Reneeta Mack
Food as an important factor in uniting and rehabilitating communities
March 2019
Hello Co-operators!
We have a lot going on for you in March!
March 7th -March 10th are Owner Appreciation Days. We will have many special deals, drawings, and free stuff for you. Please stop in and check us out.
On March 9th and 10th Lincoln Square Mall is hosting the Annual Home and Garden Expo, throughout the mall, brought to you by WCIA.
March 2019
Hello!
As I think about what March brings, I think of spring, and new beginnings. This is synergistic with Common Ground Food Coop in so many respects.
February 2019
Hello Friends!
We are hard at work planning activities and events for you in the months ahead. Going forward I will be utilizing my newsletter article to highlight what we have in store for you so please mark these on your calendar!
