FarmsGreenthoughts GardenAmy Andrews332 N. Emmett, Virden , IL 62690(217) 965-4754greenthoughtsgarden@yahoo.comwww.greenthoughtsgarden.comI raise or wildcraft native Ill<strong>in</strong>ois herbs and European herbs tomake soaps, balms and oils. I offer dried cul<strong>in</strong>ary, medic<strong>in</strong>aland craft herbs, all raised & processed lov<strong>in</strong>gly by hand. Ibelieve healthy, chemical free herbs grown <strong>in</strong> a lov<strong>in</strong>genvironment make much healthier herbal products! Availablevia: Old Capitol Downtown Farmers’ Market, Carl<strong>in</strong>ville Marketon the Square, Food Fantasies (Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield).Hartz ProduceLyndon Hartz5235 Township Road 900E, Wyom<strong>in</strong>g, IL 61491(309) 238-0966Hartz_L@hotmail.comI grow lots of crops that I can store <strong>in</strong> my 'cool rooms' tosupplement my hoop house w<strong>in</strong>ter crops. I market all of mycrops <strong>local</strong>ly through the Good Earth Food Alliance, threefarmers markets, roadside stand and high-end chefs. I am<strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g younger farmers develop anunderstand<strong>in</strong>g and respect for small-scale vegetable farm<strong>in</strong>g.Healthy Harvest GardensKelly and C<strong>in</strong>dy K<strong>in</strong>ate312 W. Chestnut, Fairbury, IL 61739(815) 692-3227kk<strong>in</strong>ate@amfam.comWe grow a variety of produce focus<strong>in</strong>g on heirlooms,tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and herbs. We also like to growunusual th<strong>in</strong>gs not readily found <strong>in</strong> grocery stores. This yearwe will have purple tomatillos, purple jalapenos, purplepeppers, eggplants and tomatoes! In addition we grow apples,pears and other fruits. We are members of Stewards of theLand, LLC.Heck's HarvestAndy Heck8841 McLaughl<strong>in</strong> Rd., Williamsville, IL 62693(217) 891-3570andrew.heck@yahoo.comProvid<strong>in</strong>g fresh, nutrient-dense produce to central Ill<strong>in</strong>oisfamilies. Specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a large variety of vegetables, herbsand melons. We cont<strong>in</strong>ue the traditional practices of nurtur<strong>in</strong>gthe soil through natural, biological methods. Available via:Farm store (Apr-Nov), Farmers’ Markets, CSA, Sales torestaurant.Henry's FarmHenry Brockman432 Grimm Rd., Congerville, IL 61729henhiroko2@netscape.netwww.henrysfarm.comHomestead HarvestsEric Marshall14861 Enterprise Rd., Heyworth, IL 61745(309) 287-7933eric5899@yahoo.comwww.facebook.com/pagHarvests/207710419269124Homestead Harvests provides <strong>local</strong>ly grown <strong>food</strong> us<strong>in</strong>gsusta<strong>in</strong>able practices. We strive to benefit our customers andthe community by grow<strong>in</strong>g fruits, nuts, and grass-fed livestockand allocate a portion of the <strong>food</strong> grown to those <strong>in</strong> thecommunity <strong>in</strong> need. We raise Belted Galloway cattle and Kikogoats. Please e-mail to reserve grass-fed beef quarters orhalves or goats. We are currently wait list<strong>in</strong>g for the fall of2012. Available via: Direct Sales.Huelskoetter PorkLarry & Vicki Huelskoetter2322 2000th St., Beason, IL 62512(217) 737-4051huelskoetterpork@gmail.comwww.hpork.comHuelskoetter Pork is your source for <strong>local</strong>ly grown andprocessed pork. All of our pork products are USDA <strong>in</strong>spected,steroid, animal by-product, and growth hormone free, and100% guaranteed. Huelskoetter Pork is Pork Quality Assuredlll certified. We sell pork products by animal quarters, halves,whole, and <strong>in</strong>dividual cuts. We offer free delivery to residentsand bus<strong>in</strong>esses <strong>in</strong> DeWitt, Logan and McLean counties. KNOWWHERE YOUR FOOD COMES FROM! Available via: DowntownBloom<strong>in</strong>gton Farmers' Market.Indian Creek FarmJim Burrus2095 Arcadia Rd., Jacksonville, IL 62650(217) 886-2552<strong>in</strong>diancreek3@yahoo.comA family farm offer<strong>in</strong>g 100% grass-fed and grass-f<strong>in</strong>ishedAngus beef and pastured poultry. We are certified organic andraise our animals <strong>in</strong> a healthy, clean environment with anatural diet of lush, nutritious grass. We provide ourcustomers with high quality meat that is healthy andnutritious. Available via: On farm, Farmers’ Markets, Sales toretail.J&W Produce PatchJoe Weishaar2426 E. 100 N Rd., Pana, IL 62557(217) 246-4116jnwproduce@yahoo.comwww.jnwproducepatch.comWe are a family farm started <strong>in</strong> 1999 specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> redraspberries, tomatoes and sweet corn. An orchard was added<strong>in</strong> 2006 and is com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to production nicely. In the fall weoffer school tours <strong>in</strong> our pumpk<strong>in</strong> patch. Available via: FarmStand (Jun-Oct 7AM-PM), Farmers’ Markets, Sales torestaurant/<strong>in</strong>stitution.We raise over 600 varieties of vegetables on 12 acres. Weuse no synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides and striveto farm <strong>in</strong> a manner that is good for the soil, for the farm, forour customers and for the world. Available via: CSA, EvanstonFarmers’ Market.
FarmsJenk<strong>in</strong>s Country Comforts & Farm MarketPat Jenk<strong>in</strong>s1861 State Rt. 26, Metamora, IL 61548(309) 369-5080jenk<strong>in</strong>scountry@yahoo.comWe grow a large variety of fruits and vegetables and are wellknown <strong>in</strong> our area for our extra sweet bicolor sweet corn. Wehave a bakery specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> from-scratch baked items. In2012 we will be offer<strong>in</strong>g "field to table" d<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>in</strong> our barn.Available via: Farm Stand (Jul-Nov, Call for hours), PeoriaHeights Farm Market, Peoria Riverfront Market, Peoria AtriumMarket, June (Peoria Heights), Harvest Café (Delavan),Kenyons (Lacon), Sales to retail/restaurant.Joe's GardenJoe Gardner3470 Woodhaven Dr., Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield, IL 62712(217) 529-7144ejglab@aol.comFacebook: Joe's GardenLettuce mix, mesclun, herbs, cherry tomatoes, hot & sweetpeppers, cut flowers, NO herbicides or pesticides used. Comesee us at the downtown Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield farmers' market. Availablevia: Old Capitol Farmers Market.Jon and Emma's PlaceJon Kl<strong>in</strong>genberg13138 Witt Ave., Butler, IL 62015(217) 594-7356kl<strong>in</strong>genberg@consolidated.netwww.pasturedgrassfedbeef.comWe raise grass-fed beef and farm a mix of vegetables formarkets <strong>in</strong> Litchfield, Hillsboro and Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield. The farm hasbeen under organic practices for 14 years. Available via: Farmstand Litchfield Farmers' Market, Old Capitol Farmers’ Market,Ill<strong>in</strong>ois Products Farmers Market, Wholesale.Jubilee FarmSister Sharon Zayac6760 Old Jacksonville Rd., New Berl<strong>in</strong>, IL 62670(217) 787-6927jubilee.farm@comcast.netwww.jubileefarm.<strong>in</strong>foM<strong>in</strong>istry of the Dom<strong>in</strong>ican Sisters of Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield, Center forEcology & Spirituality--Programs, tours, walk<strong>in</strong>g trails,labyr<strong>in</strong>th, spiritual direction, retreats, organically-grown (noncertified)fruits and vegetables. Available via: Farm stand,CSA, Farmers’ MarketKilgus FarmsteadMatt Kilgus6778 N. 2150 East Rd., Fairbury, IL 61739(815) 692-6080kilgusfarmstead@gmail.comwww.kilgusfarmstead.comWe are the only on-farm bottl<strong>in</strong>g plant <strong>in</strong> central Ill<strong>in</strong>ois. Weproduce whole, 2%, skim and chocolate milk. We also haveheavy cream and half & half. We also produce our own icecream. We have soft-serve and conta<strong>in</strong>ers of ice cream. We<strong>in</strong>vite people to come watch us bottle milk or visit thefarmstead for a tour anytime. Available via: Farmstead store(Mon-Sat 7AM-6PM), Farmers’ Market, Sales to retail/restaurant/<strong>in</strong>stitution.Legacy of the Land, LLCLegacy of the Land, LLC is a group of family farms based <strong>in</strong><strong>Central</strong> Ill<strong>in</strong>ois and formed on the model of the Stewards ofthe Land. Our mission is to provide a bus<strong>in</strong>ess, educational,and community network that makes small-scale, susta<strong>in</strong>ablefarm<strong>in</strong>g a viable livelihood for more <strong>Central</strong> Ill<strong>in</strong>ois farmfamilies.Cascade Poultry and EggsJoEllen Gehr<strong>in</strong>g19433 E. 800 North Rd., Fairbury, IL 61739(815) 692-4897 or (815) 383-9341gehr<strong>in</strong>g@frontier.comWe are a small family farm rais<strong>in</strong>g hormone and antibiotic freeand cage free poultry and eggs. Available via: Farm Stand,CSA, Farmers Market, South Pork Ranch, <strong>Central</strong> Lean, KilgusFarmsteadGrani's Acres, LLCAmy Randazzo3138 Auburn Road, Bloom<strong>in</strong>gton, IL 61704(309) 825-9687amycmcconsult@aol.comwww.facebook.com/Grani's_AcresGrani's Acres grows heirloom varieties of produce the oldfashionedway -- without chemicals. Available via: Farm Stand,CSALucky Duck FarmEmma L<strong>in</strong>coln & Kiyoshi M<strong>in</strong>o11874 N 2600 East Rd., Forrest, IL 61741(773) 896-8040TheLuckyDuckFarm@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/LuckyDuckFarmWe are a small family farm us<strong>in</strong>g organic and susta<strong>in</strong>ablepractice to raise Asian vegetable and a variety of livestock.Our poultry is free-range, our pigs are pastured, our sheep andcattle are 100% grass-fed, and we use organic pig and poultryfeed from another <strong>local</strong> farm. Available via: CSA, ElmwoodPark Farmers Market.Millie's Corner FarmBeth Steffen4650 N. 2020 East Rd., Fairbury, IL 61739(815) 692-4830beth@steffenbunch.comMillie's Corner Farm is a small family owned and operatedfarm specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> naturally grown produce and eggs.Available via: Farmers’ Market, Sales to retail.