From Farm Tours to a Farm-to-Table Feast: Sauk Valley Grown Returns in 2026

🌾 Along the Rock | Sauk Valley Grown Returns in 2026

Join host Kierstyn Long as she sits down with Molly Johnson of Illinois Extension to discuss the return of Sauk Valley Grown, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating local agriculture, farm tours, and fresh, locally sourced food.

Learn what attendees can expect during this year's event, including visits to area farms, a farm-to-table dinner prepared by students at the Whiteside Area Career Center, and the community partnerships that make it all possible. Molly also explains regenerative agriculture, highlights this year's participating farms, and shares registration details for the September 10 event.

Whether you're passionate about local food, agriculture, or supporting community programs, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the Sauk Valley's most unique annual events.

📅 Sauk Valley Grown
• Thursday, September 10, 2026
• Farm tours throughout the day
• Farm-to-table dinner in the evening
• Registration: $50 per person
• Registration deadline: September 3, 2026

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