Harvest Feast Chicago is almost here. We wanted to make sure that you knew how to get here, and where to park when you do. Greenhouse Loft is located in the Green Exchange, two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway… Continue Reading
The Browntrout Farmers’ Market, supported by Ground Up Every Tuesday, 5-8 PM 4111 N. Lincoln, Chicago Cropping up this Tuesday: Catalpa Grove Farm Lamb: loin chops - 4/pkg, $24/lb • shoulder steaks – 2/pkg, $14.50/lb • sirloin steaks – 2/pkg,… Continue Reading
1830’s Valentine Darnall Cabin Project In 1830, Valentine and Rachel Darnall chose Central Illinois as the place to establish their homestead. Determined, Valentine fashioned a small cabin – housing Rachel, their children and even their animals – including sheep, chickens… Continue Reading
Last Fall, board member and chef, Thomas Leavitt traveled to Spence Farm with a handful of other Chicago chefs including Marianne Sundquist, Carlos Ysaguirre, Heidi Hedecker, Stephanie Izard, Chris Pandel, Jared van Camp for a weekend of sustainable farming education.… Continue Reading
A Successful Seed Selection and Produce Marketing Program On February 4th, we had 13 prospective and current growers attend our Seed Selection and Produce Marketing Program. Several members of the group Legacy of the Land, a new growers marketing group similar… Continue Reading
At the year end board meeting held in Champaign, Illinois, the Spence Farm Foundation honored the three board members succeeding off the board. Jack Kennedy, Bill Fugate, and Marty Travis each have served since the creation of the Spence Farm Foundation… Continue Reading