May 17, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Kids say… what does a farmer do?

This week we asked students at St. Joseph Grade School to tell us what they think a farmer does.

What do you think a farmer does?

Journey: I think a farmer harvests food for the grocery store.


Avery: Grow vegetables.


Candice: A farmer farms stuff.



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