Sharon Gramm has worked for years to attract local people down to the Peoria RiverFront Farmers’ Market to enjoy fresh produce and products from local farmers, artists and food vendors. She sees it as a fantastic way to connect consumers to where their food comes from and how it’s produced.
Up Next in Season 2
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Kirk Liefer | Farmer | A Shot of Ag
Kirk Liefer and his family have farmed in Red Bud Illinois for generations and have never been afraid to diversify their farm. Opening the Lieferbrau Brewery has required dedication and skills from many family members as they worked together to perfect their brew, draw a crowd that will keep comi...
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Tony Reed | Farmer | A Shot of Ag
Tony Reed, from Strasburg, Illinois, has worked hard to achieve what many say is impossible: becoming a first generation farmer. His journey included working on a custom harvest wheat crew and later as a hired man. Tony is now farming for himself and tells it like he sees it on social media.
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Dr. Kimberly Stevens | Veterinarian |...
Dr. Kimberly Stevens, a veterinarian from Galva, Illinois, owns her own clinic in the town where she grew up. She shares the challenges of getting accepted to vet school, graduating and the mentor who taught her so much. She also sheds light on “compassion fatigue” among veterinarians and talks a...
