by admin | Dec 19, 2019 | Health, Local Farming
With the holidays around the corner it’s important to choose your food products wisely and practice conscious consumerism. The traditional American Christmas dinner and other holiday celebratory meals often consist of turkey, poultry, beef, and ham in large...
by admin | Sep 17, 2019 | Local Farming
This month, we’re speaking with Kevin Fulton of Fulton Farms. Kevin operates a holistically managed organic farming operation near Litchfield, Nebraska. This diversified farm includes a pasture-based, multi-species livestock operation, along with grain, hay and custom...
by admin | Jul 19, 2019 | Crate Free USA, Events, Factory Farming, Local Farming
Living in a society that normalizes the exploitation of farm animals, Crate Free Illinois strongly believes that education is the best way to encourage positive change and critical thinking. Without challenging the rooted mindsets that believe animal factories are a...
by admin | Nov 15, 2018 | Local Farming
The Dietrich Ranch in Central Ogle County, Illinois, has been in operation since the 1940’s when their great grandfather bought the property. They raise 100% grass-fed beef, lamb, and free range pastured chicken. All of their animals are raised without use of...
by admin | Oct 16, 2018 | Crate Free USA, Factory Farming, Local Farming
I am often questioned why veganism is not part of Crate Free USA’s strategy. After all, we are an animal welfare organization. What my vegan questioners usually don’t realize is that they’re asking someone who shares their lifestyle. I bring Beyond Burgers into...
by admin | Jul 20, 2018 | Crate Free USA, Events, Local Farming
80 degrees. Sunshine. Low humidity. We couldn’t have hoped for a more perfect summer day for our first annual volunteer outing. Friends and Family Day at All Grass Farms in Illinois On Sunday, July 8, about two dozen Crate Free Illinois volunteers, family and...
