Some of the Vegetables & Fruits available at the Prairie Crossing Farm Market:
Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Celery,
Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kale, Leeks, Lettuces, Melons, Onions, Okra,
Peppers, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnips
Herbs:
Basil, Celeriac, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme
Flowers:
Over 100 varieties in Fresh Pre-Cut and Custom Cut Bouquets and Arrangements
Other:
Honey, Eggs, Beef
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Sandhill Organics at Prairie Crossing Farm
Overview Sandhill Organics The Learning Farm Farm Market
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Harvest time at the Prairie Crossing farm |
The largest part of the Prairie Crossing Organic Farm is Sandhill Organics, which is run by farmers Matt and Peg Sheaffer. Along with their son Avery, Matt and Peg came to the farm from East Troy, Wisconsin, where they had farmed organically for several years. Their crops include a wide variety of vegetables throughout the season, as well as berries and cut flowers.
Produce from Sandhill Organics at Prairie Crossing Farm is available Saturdays during the growing season at the Prairie Crossing Farm Market off Route 137. Matt and Peg also sell their produce at the Green City Market in Chicago on Wednesdays and at the Oak Park farmers' market on Saturdays.
In addition, they distribute weekly boxes of delicious fresh produce in the growing season to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members. CSA members pay for their shares in the spring, when there is otherwise little farm income. They agree to share the fortunes of the farm, including potential weather-related losses.
For information about Sandhill Organics at Prairie Crossing Organic Farm, contact Matt or Peg Sheaffer at (847) 548-4030 or sandhillorganics@prairiecrossing.com.
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