10 Corn-Themed Gifts Farmers Will Love

(2025 Edition — celebrating corn, community, and Illinois agriculture)

Every December, as the last loads of grain for the year make their way down the road, Illinois farmers begin a different kind of harvest—the gathering of thoughtful gifts for neighbors, family, and friends. And around here, nothing says “I see you, I appreciate you, and I know exactly what your life is like” quite like a gift rooted in the world we share: the world of corn.

This year’s roundup features old favorites and new finds:

1. Award-Winning Corn Whiskey or Vodka
   From Whiskey Acres to Star Union Spirits—raise a glass to the harvest and the craftsmanship behind every kernel.
2. Give the Gift of Cover Crop or Milkweed Seeds
   Gift a bag of cover-crop or milkweed seed — it’s a way to invest in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat: cover crops improve soil structure, reduce erosion, boost water retention, suppress weeds and recycle nutrients.
3. Corn-Based Cups
   Yes, cups can be made from corn plastic! Purchase for your next big event.
4. A Year of IL Corn Membership
   Gift real advocacy: having a louder voice in Springfield and D.C. is always in season.
5. Corn & Wheat Cat Litter (Farmer-Tested, Cat-Approved and 35% off with this link)
   Lightweight, biodegradable, and shipped to the door—perfect for farm cats with high standards.
   
6. An Aerterra Corn-Based Furnace Filter - 30% off to ICGA Members
   Keep the house warm with a filter made from the crop Illinois grows best. Practical and proudly corn-powered.
7. Corn-Made Home Goods (Like this corn plastic Cat Lamp!)
   This adorable RGB cat lamp is made from corn-based plastic and adds whimsy to any home.
   
8. Support Local: Meat, Milk, Body Care, Holiday Boxes & More
   From Mariah’s Mums flowers + farm goods, to Illinois Product Holiday Boxes full of home-grown treats—Illinois farmers always give the best gifts.
   
9. Magic Corn Kernels Toy for Kids
   Made from biodegradable corn starch, safe for kids, and sticks with just water—no glue needed. Includes 500 colorful pieces for endless 3D creations.
   
10.  Buy Local Beef
    Buying local beef keeps your dollars in farm communities, supports Illinois farm families directly, and gives you fresher, higher-quality meat raised by neighbors you trust.