The Tribune has launched a series of special reports analyzing the hurdles many farmers face in trying to be good stewards of the land as climate change intensifies.
 

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Lack of middleman between Illinois farmers and consumers limits market for fruits and vegetables

While farmers report that rising rents, a lack of crop insurance and labor shortages dissuade them from growing anything but corn and soybeans, the biggest barrier to growing fresh produce is there isn’t a streamlined way to get it to market.

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