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07/01/2022 - Written by Liz Sands, Photography by Mackensie Archibald

Common Ground has been selling Kilgus products for years and it is unbelievable the superior quality their milk has compared to national brands. A small group of staff got to tour the grounds, meeting the family and all of the animals that make their farm what it is.

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...

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...

An Afternoon with Sola Gratia Farm

08/09/2021 - Written by Liz Sands, Photography by Mackensie Archibald

From the moment you step foot onto Sola Gratia Farm, you become immersed in their farm and mission. A group of Common Ground staff was fortunate enough to spend a day at Sola, exploring the...