A long-time food vendor is returning to this year's Farm Progress in Decatur. 

Caitlin Mellendorf, Nutrition Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, told Regional Radio that for more than a decade, the Extension has been serving food at Farm Progress as a fundraiser. 

Mellendorf notes that some of the funds go towards special programs from the staff. She says it allows her to host classes or webinars for little or no cost to attendees. 

While the extension does not have much control over the food they serve, Mellendorf highlights their biscuits and gravy, which many Farm Progress participants have come to enjoy. 

As the summer comes to a close, it gives us opportunities to utilize fall foods in our diets, and we'll have more on that with Mellendorf this week on Regional Radio. 

In the meantime, learn more about the extension by visiting extension.illinois.edu/dmp.