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2021 Owner Election Results

09/30/2021 - Robert Taylor

October 1st brings with it the kick-off of a new Board of Director year. But before we start the new one, we close out the previous one that wraps up with our MOO or Meeting of Owners. We held...

A Tour of Janie's Flour Mill

09/28/2021 - Written by Liz Sands, Photography by Mackensie Archibald

When you think local food, visions of vegetable farms, cows grazing in pastures, and cheese creameries often come to mind. Less common is a local flour mill, but here at Common Ground we've got...

The Skinny on Summer Squash

09/28/2021 - Mel Weinstein

The end of summer and the beginning of fall brings a variety of sturdy and colorful squashes. These plants are native to North America with evidence that indigenous people were eating them around...

September Newsletter

09/07/2021

Local Producers Spotlight: Delight Flower Farm, Mediterranean cooking class & meal kit, Pridefest trivia & vendor fair & more!

Exploring Delight Flower Farm

09/07/2021 - Written by Liz Sands, Photography by Mackensie Archibald

The central Illinois landscape is synonymous with farming. Drive in any direction from Champaign-Urbana, and you will be surrounded by rows and rows of corn and soybean crops. Dig a little deeper...