Family farm in Illinois looks to a hopeful spring
Windsor Illinois profile of fifth generation farmer Matthew Bennett and wife Lori as they prepare to plant more than 3000 acres of corn and soybeans. Prices above 1980s highs and a planned move to the historic family home highlight a shrinking but resilient family farming story in the state.
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Zookeeper shares love of animals with Brookfield kids
Laura Monaco lead animal keeper at Brookfield Zoo's children's zoo speaks of her passion. She volunteers at Shedd Aquarium and has worked at San Diego Zoo and a dolphin project in Florida. She notes the joy of teaching children to appreciate animals through daily care of Macaroni and Cheese, two baby goats born in early March.
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