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    Slow Food Springfield Presents: PrairiErth Farm Tour and Palms Grill Cafe Lunch

    Slow Food Springfield Presents: PrairiErth Farm Tour and Palms Grill Cafe Lunch

    WHEN Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM (CDT) WHERE Atlanta - 2047 County Road, 2100th St,, Atlanta, IL 61723 PURCHASE TICKETS Less than one hour north of Springfield, join for an in-depth tour of PrairiErth Farm which has pioneered the way in the local slow food movement. The land has been farmed organically by the Bishop family for over thirty years. Dave Bishop will guide us around the land to see the cattle, free-range chickens, heritage pigs, as well as vari
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    Order Local Flavors Specials During Local Flavors Weeks, June-October 2016

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    CAN YOU DIG THIS Film Screening at AMC Parkway Point 8 on August 2, 7:30pm

    CAN YOU DIG THIS Film Screening at AMC Parkway Point 8 on August 2, 7:30pm

    I’ve signed up to bring this incredible film to AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704. CAN YOU DIG THIS explores the urban gardening revolution currently taking place in South Central Los Angeles, one of the largest food deserts in the country. We follow the inspirational personal journeys of five 'gangster gardeners,' all planting the seeds for a better life. Click here to reserve yours or if you can’t attend, please consider purchasing a ticket and dona
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