Author Archives : Talina Ryder


Tanglefoot Ranch thrives through diversified agriculture

This article is a feature on Tanglefoot Ranch reposted from: http://environmentalalmanac.blogspot.com/2015/10/tanglefoot-ranch-thrives-through.html | Listen to the commentary: Real Audio | MP3 download One day in spring of 2011, Grover Webb was out discussing a new project on his farm with Jeff Kindhart, a U of I research specialist based at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. As Kindhart’s gaze came […]


Variety is the Spice of Life - An Illinois farm bureau feature

If variety is the spice of life, well then, Grover Webb’s life is spicy! Grover, who owns and operates Tanglefoot Ranch in Simpson, Ill., with his wife and brother, brings a whole new meaning to the word diversification. You can find just about anything on his 950 acre farm, including corn, soybeans, sheep, beef cattle, […]


Marinated Garlic Prawns

This is a wonderful yet easy prawn recipe for the BBQ or the skillet. Serve as appetizers or over pasta as a main course. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup olive oil or melted butter 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, juiced 1 orange, juiced 1 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste 2 tablespoons white wine […]

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They really ARE homegrown!

For the past two weeks we’ve been taking our surplus produce to the Paducah Farmers Market. It’s been a fun experience. We love getting face to face with farm supporters and getting to talk to everyone. It seems everyone is either from nearby the farm and has moved to the city or they know someone that […]


Aiden’s Journey Benefit in Golconda, IL

Tanglefoot Ranch will appear at the Aiden’s Journey Benefit on June 14th, 2014 to help raise funds for Aiden Duncan. Aiden is from from Carrier Mills, IL and was born on April 24, 2014, 16 weeks premature following a serious automobile accident. Come on out on June 14th from 10 am - 4pm at Hogg Hollow Winery in […]