Northeast Community College to host popular 'Backyard Farmer' television program

Kim Todd, the host, was my graduate advisor."

Jill Heemstra, Northeast ag program director, is coordinating logistics for the event.

"Having an event like this involves a lot of communication and a lot of people all pulling in the same direction," Heemstra said. "When you get down to the brass tacks, you have to think about access to electricity, the possible noise level, where will the sun be at that time of day, what is something scenic in the background."

Heemstra said visitors will not be able to turn left toward the Lifelong Learning Center, 601 E. Benjamin Ave., after entering from the m...