Ginger and Tony Malek are from Sparland, Illinois. They own Grandma & Grandpa’s Farm and believe in teaching people where their food comes from. They sustainably raise chickens and vegetables and offer CSA subscriptions for their customers. They connect with the public by traveling to farmer’s markets to sell their products and inviting people out to the farm.
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Luke Holly | Ag Museum | A Shot of Ag
Luke Holly is a grain farmer from Granville, Illinois. In the summer he does a U-Pick sweetcorn patch and grow seed corn, and in the fall, a U-Pick pumpkin patch. Luke is also involved with the local ag Museum in Hennepin, which features WWI trench art, a split bamboo fishing pole collection and ...
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Courtney Lintker | Dairy Farming | A ...
When Courtney Lintker left for college, she wanted to be a pediatrician, but soon discovered she couldn’t get back to the farm fast enough. She runs her own 40-cow dairy and milks twice daily. She believes in leadership and enjoys talking about her farm and the benefits of milk to athletes and co...
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Nate Herman | Stocking Fish | A Shot ...
Nate Herman loves fishing and teaching families how to enjoy the outdoors. Herman Brothers Fisheries has a passion for creating world class recreational opportunities. During fish stocking season they are busy growing fish and stocking private and public ponds all over the state so anglers have t...
