Farm Beginnings program helps couple launch niche farm

From the Beginning Farmers series

Nat Williams
Jul 30, 2022
Jul 30, 2022

Brian Elias (left) and Kyle McAdams are gearing up for production on their niche farm in southern Illinois. The couple took advantage of a beginning farmer program to help kick off their enterprise.
Photo by Nat Williams

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GOREVILLE, Ill. — Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams weren’t looking for a handout, but they did get a helping hand. And they’re thankful for it.

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Kyle McAdams (left) and Brian Elias check peppers growing on their farm in southern Illinois.
Photo by Nat Williams

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