Central Illinois’ foundation is as an agricultural community, but that way of life is diminishing rapidly. The Peoria Woman asked 2004 Peoria County Agri-Woman of the Year Arlene Mikrut about this now-unique lifestyle, misperceptions people have about farming, and much more.
September has always been one of my favorite months of the year. Back to school, followed by a back-to-work attitude, seems to encourage most people into heightened productivity both at home and at the office.