"A group of local families helping to change the world by
producing fresh foods for kitchens across Illinois."
THE STEWARDS
The majority of our Stewards are families with
children.
These young farmers are an integral part of
the daily farming operations.
They finally have the hope of staying “on
the family farm,” with the prospects of raising livestock and growing
specialty crops on smaller acreages.
Our oldest farm - one in production since the 1830’s - focuses on the
wild specialty crops - wild ramps and paw paws from the lush woods, wild
nettles and lambs-quarters, pure maple syrup and wild honey.
One couple and their 13-year old daughter consider their farm an eleven-year God-given dream come true. They raise a variety of vegetables - green onions, broccoli, cauliflower, herbs, tomatoes, kohlrabi, squash, and much more - naturally without synthetic chemicals or fertilizers. They put fresh produce on local tables the day after it is picked.
The Stewards | Our Farms | Our Produce |
Matt & Belinda Gutwein | Pine Tree Produce | |
Nancy Homerding Forrest, IL |
Calico Gardens | Cherry Tomatoes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Mexican Sour Cucumbers, Ground Cherries and Assorted Other Vegetables |
Samantha Homerding | Black Sheep Food Initiative | |
Larry & Shirley Ifft | Ifft Family Gardens | |
Thomas & Janet Jablonski | Eden's Harvest Farm | Garden Vegetables, Alpacas, Alpaca Fleece and Rovings |
Ron & Gerrie Jankun | Funguy Foraging | |
Kelly & Cindy Kinate | Healthy Harvest | Garden Vegetables (Heirloom) and Fruits |
John & Molly Meyer | Whistling Hen Farms | |
Matthew Oertel | Oertel's Roots | |
Kyle & Amanda Parrish Chatsworth, IL |
Always Somethin' Farm | Eggs from Non-GMO fed, pastured hens, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Assorted Vegetables. There's Always Somethin' new to try. |
Joel & Amber Plattner | Windmill Acres | Garden Vegetables & Fruits |
Derrick & Joslyn Steidinger | Silver Line Ranch (815)848-0796 |
Tomatoes, Eggplant, Beets, Beans, Potatoes, and Brussel Sprouts |
Loren Steidinger Family Fairbury, IL |
Verdant Acre | Tomatoes, Onions, Broccoli, Persimmons, and More! |
Matt & Teri Stork Chatsworth, IL |
Prairie Produce | Garlic, Potatoes, Squash, and Other Various Vegetables |
Jim & Thadd Waldbeser | TW Farms | Melons, Popcorn, Mulberries and Garden Vegetables |
Advisory Members | ||
Marty, Kris & Will Travis | Spence Farm | |
Doug and Beth Rinkenberger | Garden Gate Farm | Heirloom vegetables, pastured pork & turkey, eggs (regular & duck). Farm tours available. Children welcome. Our large variety of farm animals, makes our tour interesting! |