Wal-Mart tries to woo Illinois farmers By: Kate MacArthur Jan. 03, 2009 Long known for its uneasy relationship with rural America, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is trying to court small Illinois farmers. The giant retailer wants to sell more local produce in its Illinois superstores to satisfy increasing customer demand. After reaching out to farmers on its own with mixed results, the Arkansas company is turning to the University of Illinois' MarketMaker, an online matchmaker for farmers and retailers. Some farmers have signed on, but the company is struggling to find enough supply.
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