While this isn’t a comprehensive list of every Kilgus Farmstead mentioned in the press, it does represent a good mix of many of the excellent write-ups we’ve received.
Many thanks to all of you who have taken the time to visit the farm or interview our family. We appreciate all of the stories you’ve shared on our behalf!
2025
2024
- Smile Politely – Wednesday Dinners at Prairie Fruits are a Farm-to-Table Dream
- IL Corn – 4 Things Everyone Should Know About Dairy Farming
- Garcia Video Productions – Small Town, Big Hearts: Falling in Love with Fairbury, IL: features Matt representing Kilgus Farmstead
- Peoria Journal Star – Peoria Restaurant Ardor Breads & Provisions Garners National Recognition: Kilgus Farmstead pork featured
- Agrinews – Extension Notebook: Rotational Grazing Benefits Land, Cows, Milk, People
- Smile Politely – Four winning eats of Champaign-Urbana: features Kilgus Farmstead pork
- WGN9 – Lunchbreak: Bistro Burger: features Kilgus farmstead cream
- Enjoy Illinois – The Best Restaurants in Champaign-Urbana: features Kilgus Farmstead milk
- Smile Politely – Spooky Tastes of Champaign-Urbana
- FarmWeek Now – Kilgus Farmstead Continues to Diversify and Grow: Kilgus facility expansion
- Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association – DBIA Awards More than $3.5M in Grants to Midwest Dairy Processors
- Supermarket Perimeter – DBIA awards Midwest dairy companies $3.6 million in grants
2023
- The Pantagraph – Frillman: Rotational grazing benefits land, cows, milk, people
- Central Illinois Farm Network – ‘Grub ‘n Gratitude’ set for Tuesday
- Morning AgClips – 2023 Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute
- AgriNews – 2023 Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute announced
- National Hog Farm – Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute slated for June 7-9
- KHMO Radio – Here is the Best Cup of Hot Chocolate in Illinois
- Energy Portal – What are the best places for a farm stay experience in Illinois?
2022
- Pontiac Daily Leader – Kentucky Dairy Group Makes Fairbury Stop
- Fairbury News – All-Time High For Farm Breakfast
- Pontic Daily Leader – ‘Breakfast On The Farm’ Event Draws In Nearly 900 Guests
- eDairy News – Meet The Best Young Farmers In America: Jenna and Matt humbly accept this award on behalf of the whole Kilgus Farmstead family
- FarmWeek Now – Kilguses Lay Path For Future Generations
- FarmProgress – Family Sells Separated Milk To Separate Itself
- Dairy Herd Management – Farmers Expand Businesses Without Expanding Size
- Chicago Tribune – Review: Mel’s Craft Bbq Makes Some Of the Best Barbecue In Illinois: Kilgus Farmstead pork is featured
- Smile Politely – The 7th Artisan Cup & Fork Was a Celebratory Taste of Local Food: Kilgus Farmstead meat was featured in Chef Baldarotta‘s entrée
- Kitchn – I Buy 100 Pounds Of Beef At A Time From My Local Farm — Here’s What I Get And Why It’s Worth It
- Central Illinois Farm Network – Kilgus: Stage Set For Good Crops
2021
- The Paul Garcia Show – Life On The Kilgus Farm With Matt Kilgus
- Agrinews – Dairy Diversifies: Operation Sells Milk Bottled At Farmstead
- Central Illinois Farm Network – Kilgus: Stage Set For Good Crops
2020
- WCIA Morning Show – Harvest Heritage: Kilgus Dairy Farm
- ABC7 Chicago – Free Milk: Illinois Dairy Farmer’s Unsold Product Helping Feed Hungry In South Suburbs
2016
- Munchies – How Chicago’s Best Restaurants Get Their Goat
- Harvest Market Travelog – Kilgus Farmstead
- Chicago Magazine – The 20 Best Desserts in Chicago: RPM Steak’s Coffee Custard includes Kilgus Farmstead cream
- Time Out Chicago – The 13 Best Day Trips From Chicago
2015
- Agriculture.com – Kilgus Dairy: Cream Rises to the Top
2014
- Big Grove Tavern – BGT Staff Visit to Kilgus Farmstead
- Mackison Dairy – 30 Days Of Dairy: Jenna Kilgus Of Kilgus Farmstead
2012
- The Pantagraph – Chicago Looks to Central Illinois For Its Sustainable Food, Crops
- DeseretNews – Central Illinois Provides Sustainable Food
2011
- Feast Magazine – The Feed: Kilgus Farmstead’s Milk Now Available in Missouri
2010
- Chicago Magazine – Picks the Best of Chicago: Kilgus Farmstead Best Milk
- My Foodshed – Know Your Milk, Your Dairy, Part 2