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A Wild Success: Vaughn Deer Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Refuge and Family Fun

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

We first told you about Vaughn Deer Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary about this time last year as the family was preparing to open for the 2025 season. Tucked away in the Herald backwoods (925 County Road 540 North, Norris City, IL), Vaughn Deer Farm... Read More.

Proclamation Signing and New Swine Farm During Hamilton County Board Meeting

Friday, March 20 by Nicole Behnke

A new 3,000-head swine breeding facility is planned for McLeansboro, promising local jobs and economic growth. During the Hamilton County board, Micah Miller requested approval for a Sow Farm at 5743 County Road. Miller plans to construct a 3,000-head facility that will create jobs and... Read More.

Pivot Energy Gets Their Solar Farm in Crossville

Wednesday, February 18 by Nicole Behnke

In August 2025, Pivot Energy presented plans for the Hanks Hill Solar Farm at the White County Courthouse. The company proposed using 12.23 acres with a 50-foot buffer between solar panels and neighboring properties, for a 1.95-megawatt project. Four adjacent families attended and voiced... Read More.

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Phillipstown Christmas Tree Farm Cuts Ribbon and Re-Opens for First Time in Nearly a Decade

Friday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Many will think of spring as a time of rebirth or renaissance, but for Phillipstown Christmas Tree Farm, the rebirth is happening now. Originally open back in 1982, the tree farm has officially launched and Friday, sold their first tree in several years. Raylee... Read More.

McCarty and Willis Among Ten Honored for Outstanding Agricultural Leadership by Farm Bureau

Thursday, November 13 by Jc Tinsley

Ten Illinois 4-H members who exemplified outstanding leadership in the agricultural industry and demonstrate a desire to remain engaged were recently recognized as 2025-26 Illinois Sustaining the Future Award recipients. As Sustaining the Future Award recipients, these dedicated and hard-working 4-H members are invited to... Read More.

Firefighters Battle Solar Farm Field Fire North of Carmi Wednesday

Thursday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Firefighters responded to another solar farm fire Wednesday afternoon. Carmi Fire Chief Daniel Ballard says crews were called to County Road 850 E 2150 North to battle a field fire at the solar farm. He says the fire was limited to just vegetation and... Read More.

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As Government Shutdown Continues, White County SWCD Staff Continues to Hold Court at Farm Bureau Building

Monday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

As the federal government shutdown continues, White County Soil and Water Conservation District staff will be available again in an office of the Farm Bureau Building on Robinson Street in Carmi on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (November 5 and 6th). The SWCD... Read More.

White County SWCD Staff to Temporarily Be Available Again at Farm Bureau Building

Monday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District staff will temporarily be available again in an office of the Farm Bureau Building on Robinson Street in Carmi on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (October 29th and 30th). The SWCD sincerely appreciates the continuing assistance... Read More.

White County SWCD Staff to Temporarily Be Available at Farm Bureau Building; Offers Assistance with IDOA’s New CPRG Agriculture Program

Monday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District staff will temporarily be available in an office of the Farm Bureau Building on Robinson Street in Carmi on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (October 22nd and 23rd). The SWCD sincerely appreciates the assistance and support... Read More.

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White County Farm to Table Event Gets New Organizer with Eyes (and Ears) Focused on Growth

Thursday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

If the Monday, October 6th Carmi Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is the handshake to kick off the coming Corn Day weekend, that would make the Thursday, October 9th Farm to Table event a big warm hug. That’s how Luke Sailer sees it and he... Read More.

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A Wild Success: Vaughn Deer Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Refuge and Family Fun

Proclamation Signing and New Swine Farm During Hamilton County Board Meeting

Pivot Energy Gets Their Solar Farm in Crossville

Phillipstown Christmas Tree Farm Cuts Ribbon and Re-Opens for First Time in Nearly a Decade

McCarty and Willis Among Ten Honored for Outstanding Agricultural Leadership by Farm Bureau

Firefighters Battle Solar Farm Field Fire North of Carmi Wednesday

As Government Shutdown Continues, White County SWCD Staff Continues to Hold Court at Farm Bureau Building

White County SWCD Staff to Temporarily Be Available Again at Farm Bureau Building

White County SWCD Staff to Temporarily Be Available at Farm Bureau Building; Offers Assistance with IDOA’s New CPRG Agriculture Program

White County Farm to Table Event Gets New Organizer with Eyes (and Ears) Focused on Growth

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