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Inside Food & Ag: Corn – from Ancient Grass to Global Powerhouse

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You’ve driven past cornfields. You’ve eaten corn. But did you know corn is older than the pyramids and is grown on every continent except Antarctica? 

Join Farm Foundation for Inside Food & Ag: Corn – from Ancient Grass to Global Powerhouse and discover the fascinating story behind the crop that’s all around us. Through living demonstrations, surprising facts, and an interactive food demonstration, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of one of the world’s most important crops. 

Thursday, September 24 | 2–6 p.m. 
Farm Foundation Campus, Libertyville, IL 

Registration is $25 per person and includes an engaging educational program, interactive demonstrations, and light appetizers and beverages. 

You’ll never look at your dinner plate the same again. 

Register today: https://farmfoundation.swoogo.com/aglab2026

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