Ann Dougherty spends a great deal of time promoting Learn Great Foods, a national touring company that teaches people the link between sustainable farming, great cooking, and the environment. Her efforts have tripled the size of the business since its inception five years ago.
Dougherty is the president of the company, which was recently named the "Outstanding Agritourism Company of the Year" by the Agriculture and Tourism Partners of Illinois.
Learn Great Foods has a center located in Mount Carroll which covers northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and Iowa. There are also locations in Michigan and new centers are about to open in Missouri.
An important part of the Learn Great Foods mission is to educate consumers on where our food comes from and how it is grown.
During its tours, guests get an up-close look at the operations of sustainable and organic farms and have a chance to ask local farmers and vintners questions about anything from growing techniques to ecological issues. Tour destinations include organic beef and dairy farms, fruit and vegetable farms, wineries, creameries and local coffee roasters.
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