The Neighborhood Co-op hosted an annual Farm Crawl on Saturday, 13, and Sunday, 14, 2025, in Carbondale, Illinois. The Farm Crawl is a way for the community to learn about where local products are produced. All the proceeds go to Food Works, a local non-profit organization with a mission to create a stable food economy in Southern Illinois. The Red Hen Garden, located north of Carbondale, is run primarily by women volunteers through the organization Women for Change. The Red Hen Garden is open to the public with the idea for people to grab produce from the vine. Kathy Bell, a former Carbondale teacher, welcomed guests to the garden Saturday afternoon. The Well House Farmstead is located southwest of Carbondale and is run by Elicia and T.J. Freeman. They house sheep, chickens, and gardens with various fruits and vegetables. These fruits and vegetables are sold in various local stores and are even delivered directly to customers. Even in the heat, the community showed out and came together to learn about local farms in Southern Illinois.
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