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The following farms and ranches have certified that they meet Eatwild's criteria for producing grassfed meat, eggs and dairy products. Contact them directly for additional information or to buy their products: At Afterthought Farms we find it is more important to know where our food comes from than how much it costs. We take great pride in working very hard to provide the safest and best food available. We have a very small herd of French Alpine Dairy Goats. In keeping our herd small we can provide individual attention and the best care possible. We can guarantee that the RAW goat milk we get is absolutely the safest and best available. We also keep a small flock of Welsummer and Cuckoo Maran Chickens. These girls provide us with the safest and prettiest eggs available. We pasture raise chickens to guarantee the best tasting chicken you'll ever have. There growth is supplemented by Illinois Grown Organic Feed. They are processed at a USDA inspected facility. This guarantees a level of food safety you can't find in your "big box store." We know exactly what all of our animals eat from day one so you know you are getting the safest, tastiest food available in the area. We also have fresh, chemical-free produce available. Our farm is small and our quantities are limited so please call for availability. Also we love visitors so please call and we'll show you around. Afterthought Farms, Vicki Boliard, 882
North 1700 East Road, Owaneco IL 62555. (217) 824-7833. AT THE ANDERSON FARM, we raise the most luscious, lip-smackin’ lamb you’ve ever sunk your teeth into. Grassfed lamb TO HELP YOU PLAN, a bundle of whole lamb typically
includes: IS THE MEAT GOVERNMENT INSPECTED? Yes. Freezer lamb is USDA inspected, cut, double-wrapped, frozen and sold as a bundle. HOW MUCH STORAGE SPACE DO I NEED? A typical refrigerator freezer compartment can store 2 or 3 lamb bundles. Each bundle requires less than 1 ½ cubic feet of space. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Freezer lamb sells for $7.99 per pound. Each bundle weighs approximately 25–35 pounds. Due to market fluctuations, prices are subject to change without notice. WE ARE ENVIRO-FRIENDLY and just plain friendly. We love it when folks stop over for a farm tour and buy a lamb. Our farm borders highway 61 just 30-40 minutes from Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois. WHEN IS LAMB AVAILABLE? We try to have lamb ready all year but sometimes we sell out. It’s best to call or email before you come. WOOL AND TANNED SHEEPSKINS: We have raw wool, washed wool, carded wool and hand spun yarn available. Call for prices. Anderson Farm, Mark and Kari Anderson, 1575 Underwood
Avenue; Muscatine, Iowa
52761. Call (563) 264 2209 or (563) 554 1401 (cell). Barrington Natural Farms is a diversified family farm providing our Chicago-area customers with healthy, locally-grown, drug free, humanely-raised 100% grass-fed BEEF, pasture-raised CHICKEN and PORK, free-range EGGS, and a select assortment of organic VEGETABLES. We also offer RAW MILK from our small herd of purebred Guernsey cows. The dairy cows are fed a small supplement of soy-free certified organic dairy ration during milking, less than 6 pounds per day each. The rest of their diet is pasture forage supplemented with hay. All of our livestock are raised outdoors on pasture, eating what nature intended—ryegrass, timothy grass, meadow fescue, clover, and alfalfa in the pasture, with the chicken and hog pasture forage diet supplemented with certified organic grains and surplus garden fruits and vegetables. We practice sustainable agriculture and management-intensive grazing, rotating our livestock to fresh pasture daily during the spring, summer, and fall months, and providing stockpiled forages supplemented with grass & alfalfa hay during the winter months. We don't use any chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, hormones, or antibiotics on our land or in our animals. Our products are not certified organic, but we meet or exceed most organic certification requirements. We offer direct sales from the farm, and will host farm-stand sales during some Saturday mornings during the growing season. Please visit our website for more information about upcoming farm-day sales, our farming practices, pricing & ordering info, or to sign up for our monthly newsletter. Barrington Natural Farms, Cliff McConville or Konda Dees, 7 Crawling Stone Road, Barrington Hills IL 60010. (847) 387-3568. Bauer Custom Meats is a family owned and run business in northern Illinois, centrally located between Chicago, Peoria, La Salle/Peru, Rockford, and the Quad Cities. We serve all of northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and even some folks in southern Michigan, Minnesota, and Indiana. We raise grass fed and finished whole and half lamb and beef year-round. We also offer pastured chicken (whole) and pork (whole and half) raised on locally produced grain and forage. We believe in the humane treatment of animals allowed to live similarly as they would in nature, not crowded in a feedlot and fed unnaturally high levels of grains and concentrates. Our animals are never treated or implanted with hormones, or fed antibiotics to unnaturally increase rate of weight gain. We use an inspected meat processor nearby and butcher to your specifications. Bauer Custom Meats, Anthony or Sandy Bauer, PO Box
237, Mineral
IL 61344. (309) 288-5110. Boru Farms: Grass Fed Beef by the half or quarter and Goats, whole to individual purchasers only—no commercial sales. All meat is cut, wrapped, and frozen by Green County Locker in Monroe, WI. Orders taken for future delivery, no animal is slaughtered until ordered, to provide the freshest meat possible. Boru Farms, Jeanne Raia and Jay Radke, 8225 IL Hwy 26 N, Freeport IL 61032. (815) 291-9766 or (815) 541-6662. Broad Branch Farm is run by Anita and Brian Poeppel with help from our three young daughters, Lucy, Susannah, and Laura. We are a small diversified family farm trying to grow the best, cleanest food possible, for ourselves and for you. We are not a Certified Organic farm, but all purchased inputs are Certified Organic, and we never use antibiotics, growth hormones, herbicides, pesticides, or artificial fertilizers. We raise grass finished beef, pastured chickens and eggs, vegetables, and pastured pork. Cattle spend their whole lives outside except for extreme weather events eating green growing pasture, stockpiled dormant pasture, or Certified Organic hay, depending on the season. We use management intensive grazing to ensure the highest quality pasture, and also for the health and sustainability of the land. The cattle are grown to about 26 months to ensure fully finished, juicy, flavorful meat. Laying and broiler chickens are raised on the farm from 2 day old chicks in our brooder house, and begin grazing once they can tolerate the weather. Every chicken enjoys fresh pasture in a rotational grazing system. All purchased chicken feed is Certified Organic. Our pastured eggs and broilers are exceptional in flavor and nutrition. We offer our beef, chickens, pork, eggs and vegetables through our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. This is a subscription which customers sign up for and receive weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deliveries. Visit our website for details. Broad Branch Farm, Ltd., Anita and Brian Poeppel,
RR 1 Box 44, Wyoming
IL 61491. (309) 695-2051. Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm is an old-fashioned family farm conveniently located in north central Illinois. Our farm is a living system that thrives on responsible stewardship of our resources. We raise our animals in ways that nurture and respect their natures. Chickens, pigs, and beef cattle are fed high quality pastures and locally grown feeds; they don't need drugs, hormones or antibiotics. Milk & Meadow Beef ™ is unique. Our calves are NOT weaned prematurely, are NOT altered (dehorned or castrated). They go to the butcher at 8-10 months of age to ensure a consistently lean, tender, delicately flavored product you can feel good about feeding your family. Beef can be purchased as a whole, half, or mixed quarters. Pork is available in wholes or halves. We offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares that include a monthly assortment beef, pork, chicken and eggs. Shares are for a period of three, six, or twelve months and can be renewed around the calendar. An "every other month" delivery option is also available. From June through October you can find our products at the Logan Square Farmers Market. More information and share sign up is available at our website. Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm, Jody & Beth Osmund, 1985
North 3609th Road, Ottawa IL 61350. (815) 431-9544. Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm is committed to educating producers and consumers about the importance of local, healthy, environmentally friendly foods. We offer informational programs to local government, volunteer and civic groups, churches, and groups concerned about health and the environment. If you have a group of 10 or more people interested in learning more about local food production and Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm, please contact us to schedule a presentation. Jody & Beth Osmund host field days at their farm and offer farmer training in pastured poultry at workshops and conferences in Illinois and Wisconsin. In 2007, Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm received a USDA grant to develop and present materials to encourage and teach other farmers how to sell sustainable meats directly to consumers. In 2008 & 2009 the Frontera Farmer awarded Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm grants to help them improve farm infrastructure to increase the farm's food production and improve animal handling and grazing rotation. In 2010, Jody participated on a panel discussion "Let Them Eat Grass" at the Family Farmed Expo in Chicago; and Beth presented at the National Women in Agriculture Educators Conference in Baltimore, MD. Cock and Bull Farms provides the St. Louis and surrounding areas with high quality free range Our chickens are on pasture from 3 weeks of age. We do our best to source GMO-free feed when We started raising chicken (the way my grandpa used to do it) because we weren't happy with the You can also find our products at the following: Farmers Markets: Edwardsville, IL, Saturdays 8-12am; Highland, IL, Thursdays 4-8 pm. Cock and Bull Farms, 12100 Hoyt-Monken Road, Highland IL 62249. (618) 972-4291. Dearing Country Farms is a small family farmstead located just 3 miles west of Bloomington, IL. We have raised-from-chicks, organically fed, cage-free, pastured laying hens that produce healthy, great tasting top quality eggs, as well as broilers and fryer chickens. Through earth friendly and organic farming practices we grow and cultivate a wide variety of fruits, nuts, berries and vegetables. We have a small shop on our property where you can purchase all of our goods, and also sell through a variety of local grocery and specialty stores. In addition, we sell at the Downtown Bloomington Farmer’s Market every Saturday, June through October.
Dearing Country Farms, Brad Dearing, 16410
N 800 E., Bloomington IL 61705. (309) 963-4932. The Dickman's family farm is located 1 hour southwest of Chicago. We have been operating our farm since 1960. During that time, we have learned the value of knowing what goes into your food. We pride ourselves in supplying our customers with top quality products. Our chickens are moved onto fresh grass every day starting at two weeks of age and are processed at 6 weeks of age. Weights range from 3–6 pounds per our customer's requests. All of our feed is mixed weekly on the farm and contains no hormones, pesticides, antibiotics or animal by-products. Our pasture has been chemical-free since 1997. Our fresh poultry products are available April through October and must be picked up at our farm or one of the Farmer’s Markets we attend. Fresh frozen products are available year-round. Our product line includes whole chicken, cut up chicken, bone in and boneless breast and various chicken sausages. We welcome visitors to inspect our facilities at any time during the production cycle. Please e-mail or call for specifics on hours, quantities, and availability. Also available are fresh brown eggs with deep golden yolks. Our laying hens are free to roam on grass and scratch for bugs. The best tasting fresh pastured turkeys are available for Thanksgiving. Numbers are limited, so order early. The Dickmans, JoAnn Dickman, 6480 S. 14000 West
Road, Herscher
IL 60941. (815) 426-2154. BREAKING NEWS: Due to the severe drought we are experiencing we will not be able to fill any 2012 orders. We are in the process of reducing our herd size in order to survive the winter and availability for 2013 is uncertain at this point. Please check back later for updates. Thanks to all who have sent their kind thoughts and prayers this way during this tough time. [Posted 7-31-2012] Flying S is a family farm in East Central Illinois devoted to taking care of the land and animals. Intensive Grazing practices are used to produce naturally healthy grass fed beef. Beef is generally sold by the half ($3.50/lb hanging) or quarter ($3.75/lb hanging), however a quarter can be split again to create an eighth ($4.25/lb hanging) for customers with small freezers. Butchering dates are usually in January, July and October, however there is usually meat available for purchase throughout the year.
Flying S beef is dry-aged for 14-21 days and is frozen in thick clear vacuum packages. With advance notice we can cut your steaks any thickness you like. Flying S is approved by the American Grass Fed Association. Whole Frozen Pastured Chickens available year-round! See our website for more details. Attention Chicago customers: Save time and gasoline by picking up beef orders in Joliet, Orland Park and Glenview. Sample packs available year round at Family Health Chiropractic in Joliet, IL or Dr. Justin Gruby’s clinic in Glenview. If you care about what you're eating call or email to order some natural grass-fed beef today. Thanks for supporting local farms! We’re not certified organic, but you can come inspect us anytime! Flying S Beef, Penny Shaw, 17594
E. 500th Avenue, Palestine IL 62451. (618) 586-2488. Forest Hill Farm produces 100% grass fed, pasture raised, Angus Beef. We also offer grass fed lamb, pasture raised pork and poultry (chicken, turkey and duck). Our hogs are pasture raised and milk fed. Our animals are antibiotic- and hormone-free; poultry and hogs are fed non-GMO grains. On Saturdays from May – October we are at the 8th Avenue and Downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa Farmers Markets, 7:30am until noon. From November – April we make monthly deliveries to northwest Illinois and Chicago; northeast Iowa; and southwest Wisconsin. Call or email for details. Forest Hill Farm, Glenda Plozay, 16005 Country
Road, St.
Olaf, IA 52072. (563) 783-2670. Freeman Bros. Ranching is a USDA Certified Organic Grass finished beef producer.
We are a third generation ranching family practicing Holistic Ranch Management in west central Illinois. Thisphilosophy focuses on the balance that can be achieved by incorporating all specie involvement in the decision making process. We strive to protect our pasture eco-systems with sound management goals that will ultimately improve all interacting and involved species whether they be plant, animal or insect. We sell wholes, halves or specific cuts of meat directly to the consumer. Delivery is possible, but we encourage everyone to come for a visit and see first hand what we do and the benefits we have achieved. Visit our website for a more detailed look at our Ranch and our philosophies. Freeman Bros. Ranching, Ron Freeman, 1861 Arcadia Road, Jacksonville IL 62650. (217) 473-7692. Fresh Pasture Farms, LLC is family owned and operated. We currently offer wholesome pasture raised foods including eggs and poultry. Eggs are available Saturday mornings on the farm from 9 am - 1 pm, or by setting up an appointment. Poultry is available monthly (call for dates). We provide fresh pasture daily to every animal. If fresh pasture is not available due to bad weather, grass hay will be given. We are not certified organic, however we practice a holistic approach to our farm and our animals, meaning we do not use commercial fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, hormones or antibiotics. If any animal is sick, we seek treatment with essential oils or other holistic methods. We hope to soon be adding pastured pork as well as grass-fed beef. Fresh Pasture Farms, Norman, Sandy & Wade Sutter,
1931
Kropp Road, Millstadt IL 62260. (618) 719-1983. Gebhart Farms, Inc specializes
in organically certified pastured poultry. We have broilers This is a family-owned corporation located in the center of Illinois. The area is flat corn and soybean country. However, our farm is gently rolling and very green. It is a beautiful sight to see among the boring fields of corn or beans. All of the land on the Gebhart Farms has been certified organic by OCIA since 1996. Hogs are now fed and raised organic, and the loins from five head per week go to the famous "Chez Panisse" restaurant in Berkeley, California. The quality of our products is excellent." The products must be ordered ahead and picked up at the farm or at the slaughter house. Gebhart Farms, Paul Gebhart, 2147 N 1400 E Road, Edinburg
IL 62531. (217) 325-3250. Golden Rose Livestock offers Black Angus beef and cross-bred lamb that graze naturally on our farm located in the Kishwaukee River Valley of northern Illinois. Our family has been raising grass-fed livestock and selling custom meats directly to our customers since 1971. Our customers come as far away as central Illinois, Chicago, Rockford and Milwaukee. References available upon request. Black Angus beef is available in 1/4, 1/2 and whole shares. Lamb is available in 1/2 and whole shares. All is cut to your specifications, wrapped, frozen and labeled at two locally owned state inspected butcher shops. Our principles: At Golden Rose, we adhere to sustainable management practices through rotational grazing. Our animals are not crowded into feedlots, fed grain, antibiotics and animal byproducts, or implanted with growth hormones. We do not spray our pastures with herbicides and pesticides (just ask our resident honey bees!). Rather, our animals are raised in a stress free, humane manner and are always moving to the next pasture full of fresh grasses, native foliage and the occasional apple tree. Please contact us and we will send you our newsletter that will have information about pricing, weight estimations, freezer space needed, processing and how you can order from us. Golden Rose Livestock, Rob McCormack, Woodstock
IL 60098. (773) 818-6627. Our family at Growing N Grace Natural Farm delights to provide our patrons with premium pasture products from our natural farm. We have a passion for sustainable farming, pasture raised and chemical free food. Although we are not certified, all our farming is done with organic methods. We want a transparent trust relationship with our patrons. We offer broiler chickens, turkeys, eggs, pork, real milk through a herd share, and vegetables. We are located in Southeastern Iowa fairly near the Iowa/Illinois border. Growing N Grace Natural Farm, Ivy Steiner or Mahlon Steiner, 23783 North Field Road, Mediapolis IA 52637. (319) 572-9761 or (319) 572-9762.
Hasselmann Family Farm offers all natural farm fresh eggs and Berkshire pork year round, as well as chicken and lamb in the summer and fall. We are small family farm located in beautiful NW Illinois. We firmly believe in using a pastoral approach to farming, meaning we strive to make sure all the livestock on our farm has a forage-based diet that is self harvested. Our goal is to produce healthy and happy animals that can express their true characteristics in a natural setting. They in turn provide us with delicious and nutritious meat and eggs. The proof is in the superior taste and flavor of our products. We are certified by Animal Welfare Approved. We use NO chemicals, antibiotics or growth hormones on our farm. Furthermore, we practice sustainable farming practices such as crop rotation, composting and pasture farrowing of our Berkshire sow herd. Finally, we believe that America's small farms are one of its greatest assets and worth preserving. By providing safe, nutritious locally grown food we hope to have a positive impact on our community and the environment. You may find our products each Saturday from 9am to 1pm at the Geneva Green Market in Geneva, IL. You may also find our products this winter at the Emptybottle Farmers Market (1035 N. Western Ave, Chicago) on Feb.27th from 12 to 5pm; the Portage Park Farmers Market (4100 N. Long Ave., Chicago) Feb 27 and March 27 from 10 to 2pm. In addition we will have an exhibit March 11–12 at the Family Farmed Expo at the University of Illinois at Chicago. We also have a buying club in Arlington Heights, IL. (contact Barb at 847.228.5020 for more information) and deliver fresh eggs and meat weekly to Chicago's NW suburbs, with a pick up location in Arlington Heights. Hasselmann Family Farm, Scott Hasselmann, 28883 Brookville
Road, Milledgeville
IL 61051. (847) 525-3590. Herrmann Cattle Co. is owned and operated exclusively by our family, Jarred, Jaime, our daughter Addison, and our dog Zip. We Raise 100% Grass-fed beef from birth. Our cattle eat what's best for them so you can eat what's best for you. Their diet consists of 100% lush green grass found in our pasture during warm months, and high quality hay grown and bailed by us during winter months. All of the beef we sell was born here at the farm from our own cows, and is hormone, steroid, and anti-biotic free. We try and have our calves born in January and February so that they have reached matured weights the following summer. Beef is available in Whole, 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4 quantities. All the package sizes will include Steaks, Roasts, Hamburger Patties, and Ground Beef. (Other cuts and specialties available upon request.) We have pick-up and local delivery options available. Please visit our website or contact us with any questions you may have. Herrmann Cattle Co., 3759
N Sleepy Hollow Road, Earlville IL 60518. (630) 234-1992. The Honored Prairie Fellowship of Family Farms represents a local group of like-minded farmers and artisans. We are working together to produce and market healthful pasture-raised foods that are a direct result of sustainable farming practices that honor the Creator's intended design of our land. Products Offered: How & Where to Buy: We are currently establishing pickup points in Chicago, Illinois & surrounding areas. Contact us about starting a buying club in your neighborhood! Honored Prairie, Blaine Hitzfield, Chicago
IL. (877)
997-9449. Indian Creek Farm is a family farm located in west central Illinois offering grass-fed beef and pastured poultry. We are certified organic and raise 100% grass-fed Angus beef in a non-stressed, natural environment with clean air, clean water, plenty of sunshine and a natural diet of lush, nutritious grass. We randomly submit beef samples for testing at Utah State University to quantify the higher levels of CLA and Omega 3’s in our beef. Our pastured chickens are raised in the healthiest way possible just like our cows and are moved to lush, nutrient-rich forage daily. We use no antibiotics or synthetic hormones. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with high quality meat that is healthy, nutritious, lean and rich tasting. Indian Creek Farm, Jim and Mary Burrus, 2095
Arcadia Road, Jacksonville IL 62650. (217) 886-2552 or (217)
473-5529. Indian Valley Beef is located in the beautiful hills and valleys of Tiskilwa, Illinois. We are raising Australian Lowlines to supply your family with natural grass finished beef. Our pastures are herbicide and pesticide free and animals are not given growth hormones or antibiotics. Our cattle roam free and are never confined to feedlots. You may place an order by contacting us by phone or e-mail and have beef packaged to your specifications. Thanks. Indian Valley Beef, Ron and Brenda Skaggs, 11705
IL Highway 40, Buda IL 61314. (309) 895-3581. The Inyart Farm All products sold for this year. Will relist next year. Irish Grove Farms was established in 1910 and has been home to five generations of the Flynn family. Our products include organically-managed hay, 100% grass-finished Murray Grey and Angus beef and pastured eggs, both of which are marketed directly to consumers. Please email Jackie for product availability and to be added to our product mailing list. Irish Grove Farms is situated in beautiful north-central Illinois, only 7 minutes south of the Wisconsin border. We are within easy driving distance of Galena, Rockford, Freeport, Chicago, and Madison, WI. Irish Grove Farms, Inc., Jackie Flynn-Batista, 9027
Best Road, Pecatonia, IL 61063. (815) 239-1325. Johnson Buffalo Farm is operated by Ryan Johnson. The Buffalo Farm began when we got our first two buffalo on September 11, 2001. We decided to name them the twin towers. Little did Ryan know that a year and a half later he would be serving in the Marine Corps in Iraq. Shortly after returning to the states he began breeding them and selling the meat to friends and acquaintances. Parents Dave and Suzy Johnson own the farm and help with the operation. The farm is located in Hoopeston, IL, about 50 miles northeast of Champaign, or 25 miles north of Danville. Buffalo is America's original red meat. They are high in protein, low in cholesterol, calories and fat. Our buffalo are raised on high quality pastures and supplemented with hay in the winter. They are never given antibiotics or steroids, or implanted with growth hormones. No animal is confined to a building or feedlot. The buffalo are taken off the farm to be processed and packaged at a licensed USDA inspected facility. The meat is frozen and sold in whole, half, quarter, or individual cuts. Please call in advance. Johnson Buffalo Farm, Ryan Johnson, 425
N 6th Avenue, Hoopeston IL 60942. (217) 304-4965. Joy-of-Illinois Farm is a small family farm that offers limited quantities of a wide variety of products including broiler chickens, geese, turkeys, eggs, lambs, ducks, and goat kids. Their animals are humanely raised on pasture and are free of synthetic hormones and antibiotics. Joy-of-Illinois Farm, 1689 CR 400E, RR 3, Champaign IL 61822. (217) 863-2758. E-mail: joyofillinois@yahoo.com. Kate's Cottage Farm raises pastured poultry (classic broilers/fryers, heirloom chickens for slow cooking and heritage turkeys (pre-order please) at Thanksgiving). Our chickens and turkeys are humanely slaughtered and processed here on the farm. We offer eggs from pastured chickens in limited quantities. Look for soy-free chicken and eggs by August 2011. Home-hatched chicks and one-day-old chicks from an Iowa hatchery are raised in "Salatin-style" pasture pens and moved to fresh grass daily. Small natural sized groupings, constant access to fresh, green growing pasture and fresh air and sunshine reduce stress on chickens allowing them to mature naturally. No pesticides, drugs or other chemicals are needed or used. All this, coupled with exercise and greens in the diet, substantially increase the nutritional value of our pasture poultry, particularly in Omega-3 Fatty Acids and in Vitamin A. When you eat one of our broilers or heirloom chickens, you'll remember what real chicken tastes like! We think it will be the best chicken you'll ever eat. Kate's Cottage Farm sells pastured chicken and eggs on the farm and through the Good Earth Food Alliance CSA. We will deliver bulk orders to nearby areas. Limited quantities of 100% grass-fed goat and beef are also available. Kate's Cottage Farm, Kate Potter, 120
N Cramer Road, Elmwood IL 61529. (309) 338-7876. Little Bit Farm is a small farm located in east central Illinois. Katahdin sheep roam the pasture along with their guardian donkeys and Haflinger horses. Free range chickens dash under fences and come and go as they please. Fresh brown eggs are available in the cooler at the end of the drive, come early, they sell out quickly. Lambs are available to take to the processor of your choice in late summer and early fall. No hormones or antibiotics are used. Pastures do not get treated with herbicides or pesticides. Little Bit Farm, Kathie Lawrence, 1542
W Polk, Charleston IL 61920. (217) 348-1406. Live Springs Farm is a 610-acre biodynamic farm dedicated to enhancing agricultural land for the future. We strive to help revive rural landscapes and economies, produce healthy, wholesome food, practice humane animal husbandry and care, and be innovative and respectful in our farming practice. Currently we produce pasture-raised pork, free-range, pastured chicken and eggs, and 100% grassfed/grass finished beef, as well as certified organic grains, hay, and legumes which are also grown using biodynamic practices. Our pigs are raised outdoors for most of the year, grazing on pasture or harvesting nuts and acorns in the forest. We regularly move the pigs around the farm so that they have fresh grazing and ground. We raise both Berkshire and Large Black breed pigs which are heritage breeds known for their superior, flavorful pork. Our chickens are free-range on pasture. The broiler chickens are free to forage throughout the day with protection from predators at night. The laying hens travel around the farm in their "eggmobile," free to forage throughout the day with the eggmobile housing their nest boxes and roosts for evening protection. The chickens are all regularly rotated on pasture. Both the pigs and chickens receive grains in their diets which come primarily right from what we grow on the farm. Our cattle herd is a mix of Southpoll and the founding breeds of the Southpoll breed. We use management intensive grazing techniques, moving the cattle daily to fresh, mature forage. The cattle do not receive any grain at any stage of their life. Where we can, we use multi-species grazing on pastures to further aid the health of the land and the animals. We do not use chemical dewormers, regularly administered antibiotics or growth hormones. Our meat is available through many outlets so contact us for the best option for you. All of our crops are certified organic and grown using a rotational system. Live Springs Farm, Alex Weber and Bobbi Sandwisch,
RR 3, Box 167, Carrollton
IL 62016. (217) 942-5060. Loony Acres is a family-owned and operated farm in the far NW suburbs of Chicago. We are within a half hour of the Wisconsin border. We farm utilizing sustainable methods but are non-certified organic at this time. We offer pasture-raised poultry, free range eggs and locally grown vegetables. Our animals are drug-free, meaning we use no growth hormones or antibiotics. Our poultry and eggs are naturally grown and treated humanely. Our pasture-raised chickens and turkeys are happy and receive lots of sunshine, fresh air and plenty of natural food they find in the pasture. They receive certified organic feed 2x per day. We use moveable chicken coops/tractors for shelter and protection. The chicken tractors are moved on a daily basis or more if needed. Our vegetable produce is grown chemical-free - no pesticides or herbicides are used on our farm. We use certified organic and heirloom seeds and are proponents of seed-saving. We practice crop rotation within the season and for our cover crops. Our children operate a bake stand and offer a variety of baked goods and homemade organic lemonade. Currently, we sell our products at our on-site farm stand and through a small vegetable/meat/egg CSA (Consumer Supported Agriculture). Please contact us for product availability and hours of operation. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter (@LoonyAcres) Loony Acres, Robert and Theresa Gould, PO Box 78, Island Lake IL 60042. (815) 308-5655. E-mail: loonyacres@gmail.com. Website: http://loonyacres.com. Meadow Haven Farm, in central Illinois about two hours west of Chicago, is certified organic, and raises purely grass-fed, grass-finished beef and free-range chickens & eggs, pasture-raised pork, and free-range pastured turkeys. Allan Sexton, a retired holistic veterinarian with a life-long interest in nutrition and health, started the farm with wife Jeanne originally to provide good healthy food for their five children and growing number of grandchildren. They searched for the best farmland they could find for their idea of an organic farm that would raise grass-fed beef, pastured chickens and eggs, as well as Allan's large garden and orchard. They found it in Bureau County, Illinois. Jeremy and Cherie House joined them a few years later. Jeremy farmed and dairied with his father and Cherie was a junior high school physical education teacher and coach. They now live on the farm and have three children to add to the population of well-nourished farmers here. We are committed to the idea of food that is not only organic (free of chemical, pesticides, herbicides, etc.) but highly nutritious, rich in minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. We are constantly working to enhance and re-mineralize the soils that feed the plants that feed the animals that feed you, the consumer. We think of food as medicine and work toward that end. Check our delivery locations into the Chicagoland area, central Illinois and the Quad Cities at our website. Meadow Haven Farm, Allan or Jeanne Sexton, 17380 575 E. St. Sheffield IL 61361. (815) 454-2320 or (815) 303-3646. Meadow Oaks Farm raises grassfed angus beef. Our cattle are grazed on pastures and fed hay in the winter after the grazing season is over. We do not use hormones, antibiotics or feed additives on our cattle or any chemicals or chemical fertilizers on our pastures or hayground. We sell, wholes, halves and split halves and also grassfed hamburger by the pound. The meat is processed at the Brook Locker, a small town, family-owned locker plant where individual attention is paid to each animal processed. They do a fine job. Our meat is lean, tender and fed right so it is flavorful and an excellent eating experience. We also charge a reasonable price for the meat; see our website freezer beef page for pricing details. We also have Registered Angus grazing genetics available for those who would like to produce their own grassfed beef. I have been in the cattle business for over 30 years and would be happy to provide consulting services to anyone just starting out. We are not organically certified, but raise our cattle as if we were. We are located almost midway between Lafayette, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. Meadow Oaks Farm, Gregory Walker, 3635W
700S, Morocco IN 47963. (219) 869-0332. Middlebrook Farm, located east of Chicago, in Harbor County Michigan, was established in 1844. We purchased the 22-acre property in 2005. In December 2007, we left the city to live on the farm full time. Our mission has been to return the land to the biodiversity of the past, and to raise happy, healthy animals using the pasture rotation method. With pregnant cows, a bull, steers, one llama, numerous cats and two bee hives, our lives are full. We raise Lowline Angus for beef and breeding stock. We believe animals should be raised entirely on their natural diet. Our cattle graze pastures of grasses, clover and alfalfa. In winter, they eat lots of hay!. We use no chemicals on pasture, and our animals receive no added hormones or antibiotics. Studies show that 100% grass-fed beef are lower in total fat and calories. It is higher in omega-3s, CLA, vitamin E and beta-carotene. Good things come from pasture salad mix! Our beef is USDA inspected, processed and frozen in individual packages. It is priced per pound. We sell direct to you from our farm store. We are happy to e-mail a price list. Call to pick up beef or to visit the farm. We deliver in the Chicago area. We'd like to introduce you to our "happy" cows! Middlebrook Farm, Bob and Janet Schuttler, 6678
Forest Lawn Road, Three Oaks MI 49128. (269) 756-9778 or (269)
357-5162. Mint Creek Farm is located 80 miles south of Chicago, an island of grass in the midst of corn and soybean fields. We produce grassfed lamb, beef, veal, goat, pork, turkey, chicken, and eggs on our 230 organically certified acres. We rotationally graze our pastures to help build our soil, capture carbon, and prevent erosion. Grazing provides exercise and a nutritious diet for our livestock. We also feed kelp as a supplement to give our livestock a good balance of trace minerals. Our pigs and poultry are raised on pasture and fed soy-free, organic feed. We pay careful attention to the animals’ diet, and the result is consistently high-quality meat and eggs. Most of our products are available year-round. We ship via UPS, and can deliver to anywhere in Chicagoland or the Kankakee area. We sell individual cuts of meat as well as whole and half animals. CSA shares (5 or 10 pounds of assorted meats per month) are also available. We go to many farmer’s markets in Chicagoland throughout the year. Visit our website for locations and times. Mint Creek Farm, Harry Carr, 1693
E 3800N Road, Stelle, IL 60919. (815) 256-2202. MooGrass Farms Inc. is a food coop in the western suburbs of Chicago. We have food pick-ups at 1620 Stoddard Avenue in Wheaton between 4-7pm. Please see our website for order deadlines and pick up dates. We offer grass fed raw dairy (sheeps milk and yogurt, goat milk, cow butter and cheese), grass fed beef, and pastured eggs. Our website will always have the latest product list. We offer the highest quality grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic-free foods available. We maintain relationships with various farms that hold strict standards of quality. Organically raised animals are often grain finished, however, our animals are never fed antibiotics or hormones, and are always 100% grass fed. If MooGrass standards are not met, we will change suppliers to assure that our clients experience the same healthful quality they have come to expect. That's why we say "Mooove over organic, MooGrass Farms is here!" MooGrass Farms, Inc., Kevin Kosiek, 1620
Stoddard Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187. (877) 269-5789. The Moore's family farm is located near Watseka, Illinois. Jim and Diann Moore and their two teenage sons own and operate their nearly 100 year old farm. The Moore's raise seasonal grassfed beef, lamb, goat and pasture-raised pork, chicken, and turkeys, and farm fresh brown eggs. No animal is confined to a conventional building. Jim and his sons mix all of the feed for the animals on the farm, providing a nutritional, drug-free diet for each species. The poultry raised on the farm is purchased and delivered as day-old birds from hatcheries. All of the other animals are raised on the family farm from conception to processing age. The animals currently raised on the farm include Bourbon Red Turkeys, Katahdin Sheep, Tamworth and Hereford Pigs, Nubian Goats, Cornish X Broilers, Buff Orpington and Black Australorp Hens, Broad-breasted White Turkeys, and a cross bred Angus, Hereford cow/calf herd. The different species are all taken off the farm to be processed, inspected, packaged, frozen and labeled in licensed facilities. You may obtain our family-raised products directly from the farm or contact us for other Central Illinois locations. The Moore's, Jim and Diann Moore, 2013 N 1950 East
Road, Watseka
IL 60970. (815) 432-6238. Muller's Lane Farm is a unique experience in the old homestead way of life. We are rich in tradition and still farm our hayfield using Belgian draft horses and steel-wheeled machinery. Our fresh (non-certified) organic produce and herbs are available at the Rock Falls Farmer's Market on Saturdays and always at the farm throughout the spring, summer, and fall. While at the farm you can get a glimpse of the Milking Devon ox or a wide variety of rare heritage chickens, turkeys and geese strolling around the barnyard and acreage. The poultry is available from day-old chicks to ready-for-your-oven. We also offer pastured-poultry eggs (both brown and white) and honey. Contact us to raise your grass-fed beef, pastured pork, free-ranged poultry or rabbit for your freezer. Products can be picked up at the farm or from the processor. Muller's Lane Farm has fresh and dried herbs and vegetables for sale. Many of the herbs are used in our Farm Fresh Milk Soaps & Salves made by Cyndi. These soaps and salves are found in area stores, but can also be bought directly from the farm or through mail order. The apple orchards have been supplemented with cherry, plum and peach trees in addition to the grape vines. We hope to have our first cherries, plums and peaches in 2004! We are conveniently located just a few miles from the I-88/IL-40 interchange. Muller's Lane Farm, Cyndi and Paul Muller, 9767 Hickory
Hills Road, Rock
Falls IL 61071. (815) 625-2607. The Nadig Family Farm is located one hour west of Chicago and 25 minutes west of Geneva/St. Charles—only minutes off of I-88 and only a half hour south of Rockford. We offer pasture finished beef, lamb, chicken, eggs, turkey and 100% grass-fed raw milk. Our livestock and land are cared for in synergy with natural design. Under this simple premise, the animals and pasture are allowed to flourish, producing ideal results. The food's flavor and quality are authentic homegrown and are not available at your local super mart. The land is vibrant. The families that we feed are enriched and nourished. We would like the opportunity to serve you. Please e-mail or call for more information or pricing. Note to fiber enthusiasts: We offer prepared fibers and yarns, including merino and angora. Nadig LLC, John and Charlotte Nadig, 9N Loves Road, Cortland IL 60112.
(815) 748-3782. Nature's Choice Farm is owned by Eric Sexton and his wife Samantha. We pride ourselves on raising animals naturally and on open pasture. Our beef is completely grass-fed and our animals are never given hormones or antibiotics. We also sell pasture-raised pork, chicken, eggs, and turkey. Our products are available as individual cuts or bulk orders (1/4 beef, 1/2 pig) and can be purchased on the farm or at our listed farmers' markets. See our complete product line on our website. We are grant recipients of the Frontera Farmers Foundation and continue to grow each year. This fall we will begin a CSA that will provide customers with a variety of meats year round. Nature's Choice Farm, Eric and Samantha Sexton, 9445
E 5000 N, Grant Park IL 60940. (815) 472-2934. Natures Pasture is a small family-owned farm located in Auburndale, WI with a pick-up location in Mokena, IL. We raise grass fed Black Angus beef cattle, pastured poultry, pork and eggs in a natural sustainable model. We are dedicated to the humane treatment of our animals. Our philosophy on the farm is to create an environmentally responsible operation that produces the best products possible. All of our cattle, poultry, and pork are rotated on a daily basis in order to give them fresh grass to eat and graze on. We pride ourselves in giving our animals the freedom to roam and graze naturally, just as nature intended. Nature's Pasture does not believe in using any growth hormones, steroids, or antibiotics in any of our animals. We offer grass fed Black Angus beef available for purchase by the whole, half, quarter, or individual cuts (burgers, ground steak, roasts, and filets). Pastured chicken and turkey is available frozen whole, although turkey is available only for Thanksgiving. Pork packages as well as individual cuts are also available. We ship anywhere in the United States, but also have a pick-up option available on the website for pick-up at the farm, or at our NEW! Natures Pasture store in Mokena. Currently, hours in the store are Tuesday/Thursday 5–8p.m. and Wednesday/Saturday from 10am–2p.m. The store is located at 8509 191st. PL, Unit #35, Mokena, IL in the Blackhawk Properties/ Owners Jim and Renee Manser. We currently attend the following farmers markets:
Customers can also find our products at the Energy Nutrition Store on La Grange Road in Frankfort and the Park Forest Co-op Store in downtown shopping area of Park Forest. Our meats also appear on the menu at the Heartland Cafe in Rodgers Park, Eyrie (Robert Morris University's Culinary Program) in Oak Park, and Crazy Fingers Catering in Frankfort. Natures Pasture, 11435
Poplar Drive, Auburndale WI. 54412. (715) 952-4370 - at the farm.. Pasture’s Delights Farm in Decatur, IN offers fresh, organically-produced (non-certified), lab-tested, unpasteurized, unhomogenized REAL (raw) MILK available through its herdshare program. The herd of Ayrshire dairy cows are pasture-grazed year round (weather permitting) on quality forages grown in the farm’s own pesticide and herbicide free soil and they receive absolutely no grains. The cows are naturally raised receiving no hormones or antibiotics and the herd is managed so that the rich, creamy raw milk is available 52 weeks a year. Visits to see the operation are encouraged and regular tours are offered. In addition to farm pick-up, they deliver raw milk to their herdshare owners throughout northern and central Indiana including:
Pasture's Delights Farm, 4579
North Salem Road, Decatur IN 46733. (260) 458-1040
Plum River Farm is located in the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County, in the northwest section of Illinois. Whole animals, sides and quarters of 100% grassfed beef can be reserved for later summer/fall pickup, and we try to maintain an adequate supply of individual cuts and 20-pound sampler boxes for those who would rather purchase smaller quantities throughout the year. Our herefords and red angus are 100% grass fed and grass finished and are fed no antibiotics or hormones. They eat only grass and hay grown on our farm without pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, though we are not certified as organic. We ensure the health and well being of our animals and the quality of the resulting beef by following the stringent standards developed by Animal Welfare Approved and the American Grassfed Association, of which we are proud members. Our animals are processed at a small, family-run facility located only 15 miles from our farm, where they are dispatched quickly and humanely by practices specified by Animal Welfare Approved. Plum River Farm, Sonia Nelson and Conrad Iandola,
5886
S Loran Road, Pearl City IL 61062. (815) 443-9908 or (815) 291-7797. Q7Ranch is a Chicagoland local, family owned and operated producer of all natural grass fed beef. Located just 60 miles Northwest of downtown Chicago, our cattle graze on over 350 acres of beautiful lush native grass pastures with clear running streams and plenty of shade. Quarter Circle Seven Ranch clients enjoy delicious, locally produced, hormone and antibiotic free beef delivered to their homes, businesses or health clubs or picked up at the ranch. Major carrier shipping is available for locations outside the Chicagoland area. For our customers' convenience we sell our beef in any quantity, one piece thru one beef, with pricing that offers substantial savings versus Internet based providers. Our all-natural production practices include free range grazing on pastures free of herbicides, pesticides and commercial fertilizers with no hormones or antibiotics for the cattle. We handle our steers on horseback, the slow and easy, light contact way. Processing is done at a local USDA inspected facility where the individual cuts are vacuum packed and flash frozen. Our family strives to deliver sustainable food and build sustainable relationships. We treat our animals with respect and we respect our clients for their wish to move towards more natural foods while leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Visit us at www.Q7Ranch.com and Facebook. Better yet bring the kids out for a visit. Q7 Ranch, Katie Rogers, 22106
Anthony Road, Marengo IL 60152. (815) 219-9356. Roller Coaster Farm is a family-owned-and-operated farm located in the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin’s beautiful Driftless Area. Our family has continually raised animals on the farm for over 30 years and it is currently operated by multiple generations of the family. We are firmly committed to the utilization of heritage breeds and natural farming methods that promote the health of our animals, our land, and our consumers. At Roller Coaster Farm, we raise delicious, grass fed and grass finished Highland beef and Katahdin lambs as well as pastured Tamworth pork. We use Management Intensive Grazing techniques to rotate our cattle and sheep through lush pastures to produce lean, flavorful meat. Our Tamworth hogs enjoy grazing in the sunshine without any confinement for farrowing or feeding. None of our animals ever receive any added growth hormones, or sub-therapeutic antibiotics or animal bi-products. To ensure the highest quality product and processing methods, we have partnered with Avon Locker Plant, a state inspected plant just 3 miles from the farm. Custom processing and packaging can be arranged after consultation with Avon. We direct market our products in quantities ranging from entire animals to 20-pound. variety packs as well as supplying select restaurants, catering, and processing facilities that share our vision and value our animals and their stories. Farm visits are welcome upon request by email. We are located in the southwest corner of Wisconsin, just over an hour from Madison, and 50 minutes from both Dubuque, Iowa and Galena, Illinois. For a current price list and availability, email us or give us a call. Roller Coaster Farm, Charlotte Doherty, PO Box 153 / 12971 Roller Coaster Road, Darlington WI 53530. (608) 776-2718. Sonrise Farms is located near Penfield, IL (approximately 25 miles northeast of Champaign-Urbana).The Hesterbergs began converting cropland into a natural pasture-based system in the 1900s. Today they offer pasture-raised chickens, turkeys, forage-finished Murray Grey beef and brown eggs from free-range hens. Broiler chickens are available May through October and turkeys for Thanksgiving. All poultry is picked up fresh on the farm unless arrangements are made for freezing. Their herd of Murray Grey beef cattle is rotated to fresh pasture every day of the growing season. No feed supplements, hormones or antibiotics are used. All beef sold to customers is born and raised on the farm using natural practices until going to slaughter. Beef is sold by halves, quarters or individual frozen cuts. Please check the farm website. Sonrise Farms, Dan and Diane Hesterberg, 1330
East 3000 North Road, Penfield IL 61862. (217) 595-5603. Sorensen’s Heritage Farm raises all-natural heritage breed pigs on pastures in the scenic Southern Illinois. We are located close to Interstates I-57 and I-64. Our farm is miles away from "industry" on pastures that have only been used for natural grass or woodlot for over 25 years. We initially began raising pigs for ourselves, but found that others were also interested in healthier, highest quality, naturally raised pork that is never fed any antibiotics, hormones or animal by-products. Our pigs are Gloucester Old Spots, Large Black, Berkshire, and Red Wattle. These breeds produce excellent quality, hearty tasting pork. Our pigs are raised in the fresh air and sunshine where they have room to roam and develop naturally. Our pigs are treated with great care and love, and we make sure that they are humanely processed by a small packing facility. Currently, we raise small groups of pigs (4-6) at a time. We can supply whole pigs, halves, or individual cuts. Please call and let us provide you with the best pork you have ever had. Contact us today for details on how to place an order that will fill your freezer with great tasting, high quality, natural pastured pork at reasonable prices! Delivery is available in Southern Illinois for a reasonable fee. We plan on attending area Farmer’s Markets; check our website for our schedule. Free delivery is available on orders of $25.00 within a 25 mile radius of the farm. We also offer stone ground chemical-free, non-GMO flour, naturally raised vegetables in season, and farm fresh eggs. Sorensen's Heritage Farm, Tom and Sandy Sorensen, 21661 Knob Prairie Road, Thompsonville IL 62890. (618) 663-5722. South Pork Ranch is a first generation small family farm located two hours south of Chicago Our meat is available directly off our farm through our on site farm store or by ordering half and whole carcasses which are processed at either the Chenoa Locker or Bittners Eureka Locker and at a number of grocery stores (see Illinois Beyond the Farm for details). Our farm store, is open everyday except Sunday from 10am-6pm. Various cuts of frozen beef and pork, along with honey (from local bees on native grasses and flowers) all natural handmade soaps and free-range eggs (in season) are available in the store. CALL FIRST to check availability if you are looking for a special cut of meat. Beef (100% grass fed) and pork (on pasture with additional organic grain and milk) can also be purchased by the whole or half carcass. Call NOW to reserve as both products sell out very quickly and are in limited supply. Really, truthfully, 'tis a fact. Raw certified organic milk from our grass fed cows is also available You must bring your own container and call for an appointment. Our dairy herd NEVER receives any grain. We are home to the critically endangered Red Wattle Hog. With less than 2000 Red Wattles known to be in existence in the WORLD we are proud to be raising this fine breed for consumption as well as for breeding Red Wattle pork has a rich taste, a deep pink/red color and the perfect amount of melt-in-your-mouth fat. It is definitely NOT the other white meat. Our chefs swear by it. Our customers crave it. Some have been known to hide it from their own children. No credit cards. Cash or check only. South Pork Ranch LLC, Donna OShaughnessy and Keith Parrish, 32796 E 750 N Road, Chatsworth IL 60921. (815) 419-5692. SS Backwards Longhorn Meats is a family owned and run business registered with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. We are located in western Illinois, 45 miles south of Springfield. We serve all areas of Alton, Bethalto, Brighton, Godfrey, Jerseyville, Greenfield and more. Beef can be purchased from our home or at Farmers Markets during the spring/summer seasons. We sell our products at the Alton and Edwardsville Farmers Markets. The Meat sticks can be shipped but we do NOT ship frozen products. Want a healthy snack? Try our Lean Beef Snack sticks available in teriyaki, jalapeno and regular flavors. SS Backwards Longhorn Meats, 34716
Sanders Road, Medora IL 62063. (618) 729-2004. Here on the Steiner Family Farm our family delights in producing healthy, nourishing and sustaining food. We are an organic farm resisting the use of chemicals and GMO seed. Instead we are seeking biological ways of improving our soils, which in turn will boost the nutrition of the milk, meat, and eggs we produce. We do not use any antibiotics, hormones, or growth stimulants. Our desire is to work with nature instead of against it. All of our fields and land are certified organic by MOSA (Midwest Organic Services Association). Our animals are fed the certified organic crops and are raised by organic standards, however, we have not pursued organic certification for the animals to prevent extra costs and paperwork. We rely on farmer-to-consumer trust relationships. From our farm we offer: pastured chicken, pastured turkey, pastured brown eggs, and 100% grass-fed raw milk (available through a herdshare). We are located approximately 25 minutes from Peoria and 30 minutes from Bloomington. Please contact us with questions and orders! Steiner Family Farm, Todd and Val Steiner, 12011 Miller Road, Tremont IL 61568. (309) 925-5221. Stone Organic Pastures has organically-raised, all grassfed Angus beef available year round. Stone Organic Pastures,
Tim Stone, Champaign
IL. (312) 715-7025. Tallgrass Beef is a pure, natural product of the Great American Prairie. Founded by Bill Kurtis—journalist, rancher, conservationist, and proud owner of The Red Buffalo Ranch in Sedan, Kansas—Tallgrass Beef Company is raising cattle that roam in the open and graze on natural grasses rich in nutrients and high in anti-oxidants. The result is beef that's rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, high in Vitamin E, higher in beneficial unsaturated fat, and lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. You can taste the difference. Tallgrass works with independent, family-owned farms and ranches to raise cattle in their grass-fed, grass-finished program. Their beef is sold in restaurants, select specialty food and grocery stores, and through their website. Although their office is in Kansas, they are primarily marketing and selling in Illinois. Tallgrass Beef Company, 107
East Main, Sedan KS 67361.
(877) 822-8283. Tallgrass Prairie Farms has been raising prime Angus cattle in Central Illinois for over 30 years. We are dedicated to providing all-natural food products with no hormones or antibiotics and pride ourselves on having the most tender, lean, Omega-3 hearty cuts of meat available for our customers and their families. Our cattle are raised on Midwestern grass pastures and are hand-picked to ensure you’ll receive the very best quality of meat available. Our cattle eat what mother nature provides….once you try grass fed meat you will be an instant convert. We sell beef in whole, half, half of half (1/4) and individual packages and cuts. We also sell all natural salsa, jellies, BBQ and steak seasoning. We do ship and deliver. We also sell wholesale to retail establishments. Located in Central Illinois we are close to Indiana, Missouri, Iowa and can have items shipped or delivered for a fee. Coming soon…Tallgrass Prairie “Prairie Chickens” and Eggs. Tallgrass Prairie Farms, Jeff Canterbury & Kristen
Evans, 18378 State Highway 97, Petersburg
IL 62675. (217) 632-2220. Ted Kapper Farm sells all-natural, grass-fed beef. Our animals do not receive any grain. We sell our beef in quarters or larger amounts. When our beef is processed (at a local USDA inspected plant) it is divided equally so every quarter has the same cuts. Customers are welcome to tour the farm to see and learn about our farming practices. We believe that our products should be sold locally so we do not ship our product. It is for pick-up only at the farm. Ted Kapper Farm, Ted Kapper, 13147 West Eldorado, Niantic, IL 62551. (217) 620-3740. Three Maples Farm approaches its animals with respect and dignity. We recognize that each serves a very valuable purpose in the success of our small business and the satisfaction of our customers. Our meat and poultry are processed at USDA-inspected facilities in Illinois, ensuring they are treated with the same level of humanity and respect we have made our mission. Our hams and bacon are cured without nitrites and smoked in a real smokehouse. We sell by the cut - so, yes! you can buy one steak or one chicken at a time—and we also sell by the half or whole. And let's not forget about the fabulous chicken and duck eggs we hand-wash, grade and sell every day—they are downright addictive! We deliver throughout the Chicago area, and have a fully functional, SECURE e-commerce Web site. Customers are welcome at the farm any time—just text Andrea at (630) 917-1012. Three Maples Farm, Inc., Andrea Kastor, 4703 Gilmore Road, Oswego IL 60543. (630) 917-1012. Three Spring Farms is a new venture in 2011 by Andrew Bachmann, Jacob Bachmann and Bryan Meyers. The Bachmann brothers have loads of knowledge and experience: they are 4th generation farmers in the neighborhood with recent degrees in Agriculture from Missou. Meyers is a recent convert after an inspiring farm experience a few decades ago. Together they are raising grassfed beef and taking steps to protect and heal the farmland that they are working. The Bachmanns have added to their previous knowledge by attending a grassfed grazing school in 2011, while Meyers perpetually bugs them with ideas gleaned from The Stockman Grassfarmer and other journals. We are simultaneously building our pastures and our grassfeeding skills. Initial work includes the building of a herd around some cows and calves that the Bachmanns have moved from their family farm up the road. The first year has seen the conversion of tilled fields to pasture and the development of plans to protect the ponds and streams by providing internal fencing and managed grazing. The grazing company is off to a strong start and has a small number of grassfed steers to offer at the end of the first year of operations. We feed grass and hay only. We offer mineral supplements but absolutely no hormones and no antibiotics. The cattle are outside all the time and have had minimal health issues. The beef will be sold direct to the consumer with options on how and where it will be processed. Will deliver to the St. Louis area and will discuss options outside that immediate region. Our farm is just across the river from Illinois, so it is a worthy consideration for those in Southern Illinois as well. Three Spring Farm, Bryan Meyers, 1097 Perry County Road 330, Perryville MO 63775. (314) 605-2416. The Thunder 5 Ranch is a small family owned and operated Ranch serving the Southern Illinois with our natural raised Pork, Poultry, Eggs, and Irish Dexter Beef. We are not Organic Certified but do have and practice a strong permaculture philosophy and make every effort to follow the natural order of things. Our hogs are pasture and woodlot raised and allowed to be pigs. The Irish Dexter Cattle are 100% pasture raised, our laying hens are never caged. They are given free run of the woods and pastures and are only penned at night and through the winter. They are fed corn year round and corn and alfalfa hay through the winter season. We have an open gate policy and encourage folks to visit the ranch and on site Thunder 5 Ranch store. We also sell pork, eggs and beef at the Marion, Illinois Farmers Market and are interested in working with buying clubs and helping to form new buying clubs. Thunder 5 Ranch, Mike or DeeAnn Hammack, RR1, Box 223 AAA, McLeansboro IL 62859. (618) 308-0917. 
Trail's End Organic Farm, certified by Indiana Certified Organic, is located 4 miles west of Putnam, Illinois in the Crow Creek Valley. Our farm consists of 385 acres and has been in the Morse family since 1921, and certified-organic since 1992. The farm is divided equally between cropland and pasture, with oak, walnut, and hickory timber. Crops include soybeans, popcorn, wheat, oats, and rye. Our USDA Certified Organic grass-fed cattle are a Scottish Highland/Aberdeen Angus cross which ensures lean and flavorful beef. Of course, we don’t use growth hormones or antibiotics. The cattle are not confined in a feedlot, but spend their time out on pasture with access to clean water and shelter. Through the winter months the cattle are fed hay. It takes approximately 20 months to raise a calf to market weight. The beef is sold by quarters, halves, or whole. The cattle are taken to a USDA certified-organic locker, Bittner’s Eureka Locker, Eureka, Illinois, for processing according to the customer’s cutting order. The employees at Eureka are very good at talking you through a cutting order, if you have never done one before. Customers pick up their finished beef at the locker and pay the processing fee, or delivery can be arranged. Trail's End Organic Farm, Janet Morse, 20001
195th North Avenue, Putnam
IL 61560. (815) 437-2606. Tuthill Farm, a family farm in west central Illinois, offers local, clean, heritage pork. Our heritage breed hogs are raised naturally outdoors
where they root, eat grass and thrive, while enjoying humane treatment.
Yes, they actually eat grass. Our delicious pork is a result of sunshine,
fresh air and plenty of room to roam. The fact that we raise Large Black
and Duroc hogs—both Heritage breeds known for their gourmet taste
and pasturing ability—makes a big difference as well. Large Blacks
are gaining popularity with restaurant chefs and home-chefs alike because
they are a large, sweet-fleshed bacon-type pig famous for fine-grained,
sweet-scented meat. Tuthill Farm, Jonathan Tuttle, 3540
Payson Road, Quincy IL 62305.
(217) 222-7689. Vincent Family Farm is centrally located just outside Springfield, IL. Products include pastured chickens and eggs, 100% grass fed jersey milk cows, grass fed goats, grass fed and finished beef, acres of beyond organic produce (vegetables and fruit) We also make our own cheese, butter and soaps. All of our animals are treated in a humane way. No antibiotics or hormones are used. We use a rotational grazing practice with all of our animals. Vincent Family Farm,
Todd Vincent, 8133
Hendrickson Road, Rochester, IL. 62563.
(217) 306-4058. Walkup Heritage Farm & Gardens, Inc., located in Crystal Lake, IL. about about 50 miles northwest of Chicago, offers:
Goats are given necessary antibiotic treatments for most common diseases only and worming medication. Poultry and rabbits are not given antibiotics other than rarely for illnesses. No hormones of any kind are ever used. Sales from farm only. CSAs for eggs and poultry products. Chicken eggs by CSA membership only; there is generally a waiting list. Duck and turkey eggs available for individual sale at farm in Spring and Summer. Chicken meat by CSA only. Turkey meat for sale individually for Thanksgiving based on advanced orders. We also sell heirloom produce and fruit, honey, Shiitake mushrooms, heirloom vegetable starts and seeds and native plant plugs and seeds. No shipping. At farm purchase only. Walkup Heritage Farm & Gardens, Inc., Michael J. Walkup, 5215 Walkup Road, Crystal Lake IL 60012. (815) 477-8978. Wallace Farms is the ultimate one-stop shop for conscientious consumers who insist on only the best foods to support their family’s health. 100% Grass-Fed Beef
Fresh-Air Pork
Free-Range Chicken & Turkey
Wild-Caught Seafood
Wallace Farms utilizes the “Buying Club” approach, which allows our customers to pre-order a wide variety of foods. We currently offer pick-ups at the following locations: ILLINOIS LOCATIONS: Chicago, IL (Downtown); Naperville, IL (Western Chicagoland) – NEW WAREHOUSE!; Wauconda, IL (NW Chicagoland). IOWA LOCATIONS: Ankeny, IA; Ames, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Clive, IA; Des Moines, IA (Downtown); Johnston, IA; Iowa City, IA. Wallace Farms, Inc., Naperville,
IL. (319) 442-3244.
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We
follow the USDA National Organic Program Standards, but are not NOP certified;
we are a member of Certified Naturally Grown. 
and one hour north of Champaign. Our animals know what it is to feel earth under their feet and fresh air blowing through their hair...and feathers. Our dairy, beef and pork is certified organic by MOSA.
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