Find local food in Central Illinois

Farms2acrefarmNathan Payne and Aimee Arseneaux-Payne1125 Morgan, Carlinville, IL 62626(618) 315-28992acfarm@gmail.comwww.2acrefarm.blogspot.com &www.facebook.com/2acrefarmWe pride ourselves on sustainable farming methods, and all ofour produce is Certified Naturally Grown. With over 69varieties, we specialize in heirloom and open pollinatedvegetables, striving to preserve agricultural diversity. Availablevia: CSA, On farm by appointment, Sales to retail.Acbees ApiariesArvin Pierce16813 Lowder Rd., Waverly, IL 62692(217) 638-6371colnrvn@royell.orgwww.acbees.orgWe have several yards in central Illinois, including Maldaner'sroof top and Illini Country Club. We've kept treatment-freebees for 10 years, selling raw and natural liquid honey andhoneycomb. We also do educational presentations with ourobservation hive and photos at farmers markets, to groupsand to schools. Available via: Old Capitol Farmers' Market,Sales to restaurant.Ackerman Certified Organic FarmRon and Angie Ackerman29087 N. 2850 East Rd., Chenoa, IL 61726(815) 945-5722ronnga@frontier.comWe became certified organic in 1988 with corn, soybeans,wheat, oats and hay. In 2000, we added organic produce,herbs, and edamame soybeans. We now have the mostorganic herbs in the area and are the only farm that growsorganic edamame soybeans. We also produce, clean and sellwhole wheat berries, oat grouts, old fashioned rolled oats, aswell as whole wheat and soy flour, and corn meal from ourown grains. Available via: Downtown Bloomington Farmers'Market, Common Ground Grocery (Bloomington), NaturallyYours Grocery (Normal), Chicago Farmstand Grocery, On-Farm.Lana Farms (formerly Afterthought Farm)Vicki Boliard and Thomas Vavrik882 N. 1700 East Rd., Owaneco, IL 62555(217) 565-3597vicb66@gmail.comwww.afterthoughtfarm.comWe are a small dairy goat farm located outside of Taylorville,Illinois. We raise French Alpine dairy goats and produce goats'milk lotions, goats' milk soaps, grow produce, and raise allnatural, pasture-raised poultry. Available via: Farm Stand, OldCapitol Farmers' Market, Illinois Products Farmers Market, Onfarm by appointment, Sales to retail.Apple Creek Herb FarmKathy Shepard141 Union Rd., Waverly, IL 62692(217) 741-3315kj.shepard@lvs.netwww.applecreekherbfarm.comI have a small farm. I grow asparagus, rhubarb, some herbs andraspberries. I raise and sell Muscovy ducks, white Kambdengeese, Royal Palm turkeys, chickens and eggs (pasture raised).No chemicals used. Available via: Farm Stand (Apr-Oct, Wed-Sat, 10AM-5PM), Holiday Farmers’ Market.Appleridge Produce FarmKeith Kueritt114 Boulder, Gridley, IL 61744(309) 533-8220keithappleridge@aol.comFor three generations, our family has farmed at this location.We have been in produce production for 11 years and now areup to 15 acres. We grow fresh, healthy produce at a reasonableprice. Stop by or give us a call. Available via: Farm Stand (7AM-7PM during season), CSA, Sales to restaurant/institution.Backwoods Berry FarmDale and Becky Conrady27244 Hettick Scottville, Hettick, IL 62649(217) 436-2510berry4@wildblue.netbackwoodsberryfarm.comWe grow asparagus, strawberries and peaches. We also have alimited supply of blueberries and blackberries. All crops areavailable for U-pick, except for asparagus (by order only).Homemade pies, bakery items, jams and jellies are alsoavailable. Available via: Farm Stand (Hours vary, so please callahead), Farmers’ Market, Apple Bam (Chatham), Market on theSquare (Carlinville), Sales to restaurant/institution.Bane Family MeatsDavid Bane1062 CR 2125E, Sidney, IL 61877(217) 722-2188davidpbane@aol.comWe are a Champaign County farm family with a dedication tosustainable agriculture, and quality meat and poultry products.All of our livestock are grown free-range at our farm. Nopesticides or chemicals are applied to our pastures; noantibiotics or growth promoters are added to our animal feeds.Fresh products processed to your specifications are availablewith prior arrangements.The directory lists members of both the Buy Fresh Buy LocalCentral Illinois chapter and the Central Illinois SustainableFarming Network. Additionally members of the Illinois OrganicGrowers Association are indicated. The following symbolsindicate membership for the corresponding organizations. Allnon-farm listings are Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinoischapter members.