Closing Market Report

ifr160129–022 Laughing, Learning, & Singing with Chili Peppers Chuck Voigt (retired), Extension Horticulture - University of Illinois Susan Belsinger, Culinary Herbalist - Brookfield, Maryland Sue Arnold, Central Indiana Herb Society - Indianapolis, Indiana downloads On a bright snowy Saturday in Urbana, Illinois about 300 herb enthusiasts gathered for the 17th time. Todd Gleason has more on the annual Herb Day. Herb Day is kind of a party lead by Chuck Voigt… 2:14 radio 2:22 radio self contained 2:21 tv 2:29 tv cg Herb Day is kind of a party lead by Chuck Voigt. He just retired from University of Illinois Extension. He’s always smiling and singing. Nat Sound Singing Chuck invites his friends to come to the “party” and then gets people to pay to see them, but for oh so much more. Voigt :15 …such a good time. That’s been the goal. Quote Summary - I like to think that is knowledge that is presented in a way that is ...

ifr160122–016 Thinking Critically About How Organic Foods Sell Brenna Ellison, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinois Organic food products are sold widely in the United States. The context in which these products are sold give them unique attributes from the consumer perspective. Todd Gleason has more with a University of Illinois agricultural economist on virtues, vices, and shelf space of organic foods.

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ifr160108–008 MarketMaker to Connect Illinois Farmers Markets Janie Maxwell, Executive Director - Illinois Farmers Market Association Dar Knipe, National Market Maker - Riverside Research A University of Illinois developed online database and marketing tool for farmers has matured into an independent business. MarketMaker is now working to better connect food to consumers through the Illinois Farmers Market Association .

ifr160108–006 Ag Policy & the Bourbon Trail Jonathan Coppess, Agricultural Policy Specialist - University of Illinois http://policymatters.illinois.edu/holiday-spirits-notes-from-the-bourbon-trail/ http://kybourbontrail.com University of Illinois agricultural policy specialist Jonathan Coppess traveled the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and thought about how agricultural policy brought it into being.

ifr160108–005 Using Social Media to Market Locally Grown Foods Andy Larson, Local Food Systems - University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension Educator Andy Larson talks about using social media like Facebook and Twitter to build a clientele base for locally grown foods and Know-Your-Farmer campaigns.

ifr160108–003 Farmer Ken Steffen Uses Social Media Ken Steffen, Steffen Melon Farms - Tangier, Indiana