10 Gift Ideas Supporting Corn
Irshad MD
December 18, 2024
Still searching for the a-maize-ing gift to complete your holiday shopping? These last-minute gift ideas not only show off your holiday spirit but also support corn farmers and their hard work. Whether you're gifting a stocking stuffer or something grander, these corny ideas are sure to spread cheer and celebrate the heart of Illinois.
- Whiskey or Vodka made from Corn - Star Union Spirits or Whiskey Acres are award-winning examples
- Locally Grown Popcorn
- Dog Treats made from corn
- Consider donating to Illinois FFA or Farm Rescue
- Support local farmers who sell flowers, body wash, etc made and grown on a farm like Danndee Flowers
- A good stocking stuffer - Dental Floss made from corn
- Toys made from corn fiber PLA
- Buy an IL Corn Membership to make sure you or your giftee's voice is represented in Washington D.C. and Springfield, IL
- Consider adding to your habitat with milkweed seeds
- Buy a crop top from an Illinois farmer

By Lindsay Croke
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April 16, 2026
Lindsay Croke is the IL Corn Director of Communications and Marketing today, but she’s served many roles over her 20+ years at IL Corn and brings a lot of historical perspective of IL Corn’s work and goals to IL Corn TV show as a host. We sat down with Lindsay to figure out how she landed at IL Corn, what the work here has meant to her and to our industry, and why she sticks around.



