GEFA in the news
Blue Ribbon Farm in the News
June 7,2011. The Gales burg News recently visited Jim Stanley at Blue Ribbon Farm. Click here to read the article.
Jim Stanley of Blue Ribbon Farm's recently interviewed by Galesburg News. Read his comments here.
Our farmers have been busy not only in the fields but also in the news! Check out these recent articles. Jim Stanley of Blue Ribbon Farms is featured in this month's issue of Radish Magazine. Follow this link to read Jim's story.
Anne Patterson of Living Earth Farm recently talked with Clare Howard of the Journal Star about the importance of buying locally grown produce. To read the complete article click here.
See Lyndon Hartz in one of his hoop houses, one way Central Illinois Farmers extend our growing season by clicking on this link.
GEFA participates in Green Markets this winter. To read the complete article click here.
Erin Meyers and her kitchen, Basil's Harvest, was featured in 'The Register-Mail' out of Galesburg. To read the article, click here. In the article Erin shares her passion for great food made with honest ingredients.
Lyndon Hartz and his farm Hartz Produce, were featured in the November edition of 'Radish' magazine. The article talked about his recent nomination to Mother Nature Networks '40 Farmers under 40.' Click here to get some more insight on his farm and how he worked into a farming career!
Linda Prescott and Petal Song Apiaries were featured in a recent Peoria Journal Star article. Read about it here.
Lyndon Hartz was featured in 40 Farmers Under 40 by Mother Nature Network on July 21, 2009. "Meet the new crop of American farmers -- young and energetic idealists who are bringing local, sustainable food back to the table," - Matt Hickman. Read about Lyndon under number 14.
The Peoria Journal Star featured Good Earth Food Alliance in it's April 19th, 2009 edition. Read about it here.
The Canton Daily Ledger featured an article about Good Earth Food Alliance in it's March 31st, 2009 edition. Read about it here
The farm of GEFA grower, Lyndon Hartz, was mentioned in a Peoria Journal Star article about the Peoria Heights restaurant, JUNE. The article mentions Kennebec potato gnocchi from Hartz Produce in Wyoming.
Read the full article here.
An article featuring Erin Meyer, her business, Basil's Harvest and her family appeared in the Peoria Journal Star recently. Erin creates the breads, granola, and other products offered through GEFA. Read about Erin here