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Open Line ON DEMAND – Master Farmer Award Winner Doug Winter

Monday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Recognized as a Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer, in this episode of Open Line, Doug Winter joins us for a fascinating conversation on his family's 157 years farming in White County. In addition to being a successful grower, Winter has also served in leadership... Read More.

Doug Winter Named Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer; Special Open Line Coming Monday

Friday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News Five Illinois producers will be honored as 2026 Master Farmers at Prairie Farmer magazine’s annual event in Bloomington, Ill., on Thursday, March 12. For more than 100 years, the award has recognized exceptional agricultural production skills, commitment to family and service... Read More.

Farmer City Man Arrested at Hucks Early Saturday Morning

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Farmer City, Illinois man is in custody at the White County Jail following his arrest early Saturday morning in Carmi. 35-year-old Wesley Harvey of the De Witt County community was picked up just before 3:30am by Carmi Police at Hucks on Oak Street. ... Read More.

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Barbre Named Among 2023 Master Farmer Class by Prairie Farmer Magazine

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County farmer is being recognized as a Master Farmer. Prairie Farmer editor Holly Spangler says, “The Master Farmer award is Illinois agriculture’s lifetime achievement award.” The award was first awarded 98 years ago, in 1925 and Martin Rae Barbre is among the... Read More.

Local Farmer Reports Theft

Friday, October 29 by WROY-WRUL News

At about 9 AM Saturday, October 23rd, a White County Sheriff’s Department officer responded to a call about a theft that had taken place near the intersection of County Road 2575 and County Road 1400 East in White County. Doug Winter 66, of Carmi said... Read More.

WHITE COUNTY FARMER DIRECTS AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES DONATION TO WHITE COUNTY 4-H SUPPORT COMMITTEE

Monday, November 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

· The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Bayer Fund, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities. · Through the program, farmers enroll for the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a local eligible nonprofit organization of... Read More.

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Every Farmer Counts: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

2018 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous profession in America with 574 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and... Read More.

United Way South Central Illinois with assistance of USDA Farmer to Family Grant Provide 200 Fresh Produce Boxes to HMHD Employees

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – United Way, with assistance from the USDA Farmer to Family grant and Cusumano & Sons, donated 200 fresh produce boxes to all Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) employees. “On behalf of all HMHD employees, we sincerely thank United Way and Cusumano &... Read More.

Conservation Farmer of the Year

Monday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

Conservation Farmer of the Year The 73rd annual meeting of the White County Soil and Water Conservation District was held Friday evening at the Floral Hall of the White County Fairgrounds, here in Carmi. A good crowd turned out for the annual event, which included the... Read More.

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Prairie Farmer Names 2018 Master Farmers

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

MARIETTA, Ill. (March 1, 2018) – Four Illinois farmers have been selected as 2018 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine. The group will be honored for their exceptional agricultural production skills and community service at a ceremony in Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday, March 14. Award... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Master Farmer Award Winner Doug Winter

Doug Winter Named Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer; Special Open Line Coming Monday

Farmer City Man Arrested at Hucks Early Saturday Morning

Barbre Named Among 2023 Master Farmer Class by Prairie Farmer Magazine

Local Farmer Reports Theft

WHITE COUNTY FARMER DIRECTS AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES DONATION TO WHITE COUNTY 4-H SUPPORT COMMITTEE

Every Farmer Counts: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020

United Way South Central Illinois with assistance of USDA Farmer to Family Grant Provide 200 Fresh Produce Boxes to HMHD Employees

Conservation Farmer of the Year

Prairie Farmer Names 2018 Master Farmers

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