Ali Gibbs was raised in town, but she married a farmer and embraced the rural lifestyle. Working closely with her father-in-law, Ali learned the art of canning vegetables from their expanding garden. Eventually, Ali and her husband dedicated two acres of their farm to raise vegetables for the Feeding Illinois Program, learning that there is value in making healthy food available for all families.
Up Next in Season 2
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Wes Lehman | Pheasant Farm / Feather ...
Wes Lehman from Dwight, Illinois, started raising pheasants as a kid and he continues to evolve his business, Feather Prairie Farms LLC. He and his wife, both avid hunters, added a recreational dog training facility to their farm that attracts many people from Chicago. There aren’t many places li...
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Julie Wankel | Ag Community | A Shot...
Julie Wankel, formerly of Kansas, is a huge K-State fan and can find friends no matter where she’s at just by bringing up that fact. She finds strength in her family, as that’s the base of all her values and biggest support. Since moving to Illinois, Julie has found an ag community, friendships s...
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Craig Janssen | Great Harvest Bread C...
Born and raised in Roanoke, Illinois, Craig Janssen learned the value of hard work and servant leadership from his parents. Modeling the honesty and integrity in business he learned from his grandpas, Craig and his wife bought Great Harvest Bread Company in Peoria. They now have three locations, ...
