"A group of local families helping to change the world by
producing fresh foods for kitchens across Illinois."
North Avoca Farm
The History of Our Farm
North Avoca Farm consists of ten acres of woods, ten acres of scenic
stocked gravel pits and a few acres of tillable ground for a total of
thirty acres only a quarter of a mile from the banks of the Vermilion
River.
My family farmed this and the surrounding acreage for many years.
However, I have lived here for only twenty-five years.
Our house was built using posts and barn siding salvaged from
local barns destined for demolition.
Growing up in a family of 19, I “grew up gardening!”
We were mostly self-sufficient in that we had our own cows for
milk, steers, hogs and chickens which we processed during our annual
butchering days.
We had a sizeable orchard with apples, peaches, cherries and pears in
addition to a vegetable garden where we grew and harvested as much as we
could to store for the coming year.
My Mother started as many of her seeds as possible beginning in
Jan. or Feb. Little did I
know (when I was young and protesting my gardening chores) that I would
someday share her love for the garden.
Growing crops commercially for two years selling tomatoes, lettuces,
beans, etc. and fruits from my small orchard, my ultimate goal is to
find several unique & interesting products to grow and sell as well.
Making it all worthwhile are the wonderful comments from locals who
purchase our products and being able to provide renowned restaurants
with healthy produce.
Our Family
Members
My husband
Perry assists with the tillage and weeding.
Adam, my 17 yr. old son, helps out with weed control also.
In addition, he is going to school and working for my brother on
his farms where they practice certified organic farming of corn,
soybeans and wheat.
Due to this
exposure, Adam has decided on an Ag career with a focus on organics.
My daughter Shannon, is a college student and helps out whenever
her time permits.
The Stewards
of the Land
North Avoca Farm is a part of The Stewards of the Land,
LLC,
a group of local families helping to change
the world by producing fresh foods for kitchens across Illinois.
Our focus is to produce food that is:
¨ better
for you
¨ better for your kids
¨ better for the planet
Enjoyed in award-winning restaurants, local food shops, and many
family homes across the area, the food produced by the Stewards of the
Land is fresh, chemical-free and delicious.
Alma
Meister-Augsburger
22216
E. 1400 N. Road, Fairbury, IL
61739