Why Buy Local?

ª TASTE Fresh from the field to your plate, local foods are bursting

with flavor and a taste that can’t be beat.

ª FRESHNESS Local foods are harvested at their peak ripeness and are

available right after harvest, not after a long haul.

ª ECONOMY Buying local supports family farmers and keeps money in

the local community. �

ª VOLUNTEER Help us spread information about BFBL at local events or offer your time and your expertise to a BFBL project.

ª DONATE Make a donation in any amount to the Illinois Stewardship Alliance to be used for BFBL events and materials.

ª BE A “VOCAL LOCAL” Tell others why buying local is important to you and encourage them to do the same. When dining out, choose Buy Fresh Buy Local member restaurants and ask your server, “What’s local today?”

How Can I SupportBuy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois?

Use this directory to find and contact farmers markets, family farms, and businessesthat serve or sell locally grown products in and near Springfield, Illinois.

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SPRINGFIELD AREA

Connecting you with fresh, locally grown food

What Is BFBL Central Illinois?BFBL is a network of local growers and producers, restaurants, retail outlets,

farmers markets, distributors and others who are working together to make fresh,

healthy and delicious locally produced foods available in our community.The Springfield hub includes Sangamon and surrounding counties. BFBL has expanded to

cover the Bloomington, IL area. Learn more at www.ilstewards.org.

Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois is a

program of Illinois Stewardship Alliance.

BFBL Central Illinois is part of a national

network of BFBL chapters, founded by

FoodRoutes Network, with 73 chapters

nationwide and growing…

For more information contact

Illinois Stewardship Alliance

217.498.9707 or

isa@ilstewards.org

LOCAL FLAVORS

BUY FRESH BUY LOCALCENTRAL ILLINOIS

Augie's Front Burner: (217) 547-6979

Blucat Café: (217) 566-2800

Café Andiamo: (217) 523-3262

Caitie Girl's: (217) 528-1294

Incredibly Delicious: (217) 528-8548

Inn at 835: (217) 523-4466

Lake Point Grill: (217) 679-3900

Maldaner's: (217) 522-4313

Ross Isaac: (217) 744-7677

Sebastian's Hideout: (217) 789-8988

Trout Lily Café: (217) 391-0101

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL ORGANIZATION

Springfield

Slow Food Springfield is a “convivium” or chapter of Slow Food USA (slowfoodusa.org) and was

established in January of 2006. Slow Food is an international organization founded in 1986 in Rome.

It now has 80,000 members in 80+ countries, including the U.S. Slow Food is focused on preserving

traditional ways of growing, preparing and enjoying foods, and saving the biodiversity of livestock

and crops that once existed. We hold monthly events which have included Mardi Gras celebrations,

local harvest potlucks, farm tours, holiday dinners by local chefs, winery tours and more! Join us!

For more information about Slow Food Springfield, contact Deanna Glosser at 217-629-8949 or

Deanna_Glosser@comcast.net.

LUNCHESLUNCHES

Tues, June 16: Augie's Front Burner

Tues, July 7: Blucat Cafe

Tues, July 21: Caitie Girls

Tues, August 4: Café Andiamo

Tues, Aug 18: Maldaner's Restaurant

Tues, Sept 1: Incredibly Delicious

Tues, Sept 15: Lake Point Grill

Tues, Oct 6: Trout Lily Café

Tues, Oct 20: Inn at 835

DINNERSDINNERS

Thurs, June 18: Caitie Girls

Thurs, July 2: Ross Isaac

Thurs, July 16: Maldaner's Restaurant

Thurs, Aug 6: Augie's Front Burner

Thurs, Aug 20: Caitie Girls

Thurs, Sept 3: Augie's Front Burner

Thurs, Sept 17: Sebastians Hideout

Thurs, Oct 1: Ross Isaac

Thurs, Oct 15: Maldaner's Restaurant

Farm fresh food at Springfield’s finest restaurants

A lunch and dinner series bringing the bounty of locally

produced food to Springfield’s most innovative restaurants.

At each of the Local Flavors dinners and lunches,

participating restaurants will offer menu options

highlighting fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods. All

dinners and some lunches may require a reservation, so

be sure to call ahead as restaurants may fill up quickly.

BFBL SUPPORT

Support for Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois comes from:

Printing in part paid for by Bank of America.

HOLIDAY FARMER’S MARKET

RETAIL

Food Fantasies 1512 W. Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sun 12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (217) 793-8009 foodfanta@sbcglobal.net www.foodfantasies.com A grocery store in the grand, traditional sense, which offers both

local and organic produce, fresh baked breads & pastries, bulk foods,

organic and local meat/dairy, organic skin care, wellness, and

household products, and personal service from friends who appreci-

ate your business when you visit. Supporting local farmers and

sustainable agriculture for 20 years, with a smart sales staff and

Springfield's best organic prices.

Illinois Harvest 702 North Side Square Clinton, IL 61727Tues - Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (217) 935-8680 illinoisharvest@verison.net We feature local meats, cheeses and eggs from animals raised on

pasture with no chemicals, hormones or antibiotics. In addition, the

store on Clinton's square features all-Illinois food products from

mom-and-pop businesses not found in most grocery stores, as

well as Illinois wines.

Robert's Seafood Market 1615 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62702 Mon - Sat 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (217) 546-3089 info@robersseafoodmarket.com www.robertsseafoodmarket.com Robert's Seafood Market has been providing central Illinois the

freshest and largest selection of seafood for over 94 years. Proud to

be locally owned, in its third generation, Robert's Seafood also offers

local produce, meats, cheese and baked goods, in addition to a large

variety of hard to find products. Known for our knowlegable staff,

we are alway ready to serve you and your family.

RESTAURANTS

Holiday Farmer’s MarketMeet Your Local Producers

Augie’s Front Burner109 S. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62701 Lunch Mon - Fri 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Dinner Mon - Sat 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (217) 544-6979 www.augiesfrontburner.com For over ten years Augie's Front Burner has treated Springfield

and central Illinois to the finest in fusion cuisine. East meets West,

old meets new, in a subtle blending of traditon and innovation.

At Augie's Front Burner we support the Old Capitol Farmers Market

and try to use as many local ingredents as possible.

Café Andiamo204 South 6th St., Springfield, IL 62701Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(217) 523-3262www.cafeandiamo.comLet the atmosphere of Andiamo transport you away to the Italian

countryside. Andiamo specializes in coffee and espresso drinks and

serves breakfast and lunch with a full bar. Relax with a mimosa on

the sidewalk or bring your laptop and surf the web using the free

Wi-Fi access. Andiamo, Let's Go!

For more information, visit www.cafeandiamo.com.

Caitie Girl's Restaurant 400 E. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62701 4th & Jefferson Tues - Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Fri 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Sat 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (217) 528-1294 caitie_girls@hotmail.com www.caitiegirls.com At Caitie Girl's our motto is "Have fun with food." We take old

favorites and reinvent them into something exciting and new. Come

enjoy gourmet locally produced food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Inn at 835 Historic Hotel 835 S. 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 523-4466 karenconn@innat835.com www.innat835.com The Inn at 835 will put the joy of eating and entertaining back into

your life by providing farm fresh and delicious meals for your event.

We are committed to using ingredients grown or raised locally. This

not only tastes better but strengthens the health of our community

too. Enjoy.

Maldaner’s Restaurant222 S. Sixth St.Springfield, IL 62701Mon 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Tues - Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Fri 11:00 a.m. - 10:00p.m.; Sat 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.(217) 522-4313steve@maldaners.comwww.maldaners.comSince 1886 Maldaner's has been hailed as one of Springfield's best

restaurants. Located in historic downtown Springfield, Maldaner's

warm and welcoming setting is a perfect

place for Chef Owner Michael Higgins to showoff his

American, regional and Mediterranean flavors, using local

and regional ingredients. A supporter of Springfield's

farmers markets.

Ross Isaac1710 South MacArthur Blvd.Springfield, IL 62704Dinner Mon - Sat 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (217) 544-6979 eat@rossisaac.comwww.rossisaac.comRoss Isaac features American cuisine with a global influence. Casual,

swanky atmosphere and a superb, boutique wine list. Currently using

produce from Veenstra's Vegetables, Suttill's, Ropp Jersey Cheese,

Gregory Orchard and Garrett Farms. Menu items change daily, call

ahead for reservations.

Trout Lily Café 218 S. Sixth StreetSpringfield, IL 62701 Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (217) 391-0101 troutlilycafe@sbcglobal.net www.troutlilycafe.com Unique, locally owned coffeeshop-café, with friendly, inviting

atmosphere, decorated by local artists, featuring music by local

musicians. Utilizing fresh local products whenever possible in our

quiche, soups, sandwiches, salads and daily specials. Serving coffees

micro roasted in St. Louis, freshly ground, including fair trade &

organic; fresh brewed iced teas; Naked Juice, Oregon Chai, Jones and

Hanks Sodas.

Illinois Stewardship Alliance is a statewide membership organization for sustainable agriculture

and local food systems. We want to encourage you to get to know where your food comes from

and how it was grown. You’ll get exceptional taste and support local farmers. Get connected to

your food and feel good about what you eat. We hope this directory helps you locate good,

locally produced foods.

ISA promotes the establishment of ecologically sound, economically viable and socially

responsible local food systems through policy development, advocacy and education.

For more information contact ISA at (217) 498-9707 or visit our website at www.ilstewards.org.

November 21, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

In preparation for this holiday season, stock your pantries with farm fresh produce, meats, fruit, herbs, wine, and more! The third annual local farm expo and holiday market, “Holiday Farmers Market: Meet Your Local Producers,” will showcase local farms and their products. Come enjoy samples, hot drinks and other refreshments as you browse this year’s harvest and learn about how it was produced. This event is hosted by Illinois Stewardship Alliance and

Slow Food Springfield.

ILLINOIS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE

Good Earth Farms Mike Butcher 35 South St., Lynnville, IL 62650 Farmers Markets, Restaurants, Grocery Stores (217) 370-4530 mike@goodearthirisfarm.com At Good Earth Farms we grow a large variety of garden greens,

lettuce, micro greens, and heirloom tomoatoes. We are certified

organic, 100% or our produce is grown organically. Our products are

available to restaurants and at farmers markets in Springfield.

Also available at Inner Harmony in Jacksonville and Food Fantasies

in Springfield.

Greenthoughts GardenAmy Andrews332 N. Emmett, Virden, IL 62690Farmers Markets, Website, Wholesale(217) 965-4754greenthoughtsgarden@yahoo.comwww.greenthoughtsgarden.comThe products I offer are lovingly crafted in small batches from the

hand-raised herbs that I raise, process and store myself, insuring their

potency. I harvest a fresh supply every year. All my soaps from

simple, organic raw ingredients that are nourishing to your skin

all by themselves.

Heck's HarvestAndy Heck8133 Hendrickson, Rochester, IL 62563 Farmers Markets, Restaurants, Retail (217) 891-3570 andrew.heck@yahoo.com Heck’s Harvest a diverse selection of naturally grown produce.

No pesticides, herbicides or any other chemicals.

Available May - November.

Hickory Lick Goat Farm Mark and Shannon Adams Loami, IL 62661 Direct sale with processing through Magros in Auburn, IL (217) 624-6013 goatygoats@royell.org http://hickorylickgoatfarm.wordpress.com Hickory Lick is dedicated to the stewardship of the land and animals

in our care. Goat is lower in saturated fats, cholesterol and calories

than even chicken. Goats are pasture raised. Call or write (via email

or website) to order by the full or half goat.

Indian Creek Farm Jim and Mary Burrus 2095 Arcadia Road, Jacksonville, IL 62650 6.5 miles North of Jacksonville Farmers Markets and On-Farm (217) 473-5529, (217) 886-2552A family farm offering 100% grass-fed and grass-finished Angus beef

and pastured poultry. We are certified organic and raise our animals

in a healthy, clean environment with a natural diet of lush, nutritious

grass. We provide our customers with high quality meat that is

healthy and nutritious.

Joe Gardner 3470 Woodhaven Dr., Springfield, IL 62712 Farmers Markets (217) 529-7144 ejglab@aol.com Part time market gardener using no herbicides or pesticides. Spring

and Fall crops: lettuce mix, mesclun, arugula, radishes. Summer:

cherry and heirloom tomatoes, hot peppers, basil, cut flowers. Stand

at Downtown Springfield Farmers' Market.

Jubilee Farm Sister Sharon Zayac 6670 Old Jacksonville Rd., New Berlin, IL 62670 3.8 miles West of Veteran's Parkway Farmers Market (217) 787-6928 jubilee.farm@comcast.net www.jubileefarm.info Jubilee Farm is a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield.

We offer tours, walking trails, labyrinth, resouce center, meeting space,

retreats, and programs. Our non-certified organic fruits and vegetables

are offered at this years Farmers' Market. We are located 3.8 miles

west of Veterans Parkway on Old Jacksonville Road.

Kilgus Farmstead Inc. Matt and Paul Kilgus 6778 N. 2150 E. Rd., Fairbury, IL 61739 1 mile South of Fairbury on 1st Street On Farm Store: Mon - Sat, Grocery Stores (815) 692-6080 kilgusfarmstead@gmail.com Kilgus Farmstead is the only on-farm bottling plant in central Illinois.

Our milk is from Jersey cows and is non-homogonized. We offer whole

milk, 2%, and skim, as well as chocolate milk. We also have naturally

raised Jersey beef. You can find our milk throughout central Illinois.

Meadowbrook Organic Farm Brad Halbrook P.O. Box 644, Shelbyville, IL 62565 1/2 mile East, 1 1/2 mile South, 1/4 mile East Farm Stand, Farmers Market or By Appointment (217) 774-4794 bradorganic@yahoo.com M.O.F. produces high quality organic grass fed beef, small fruits

and vegetables.

Meyer Produce Mark Meyer 25479 E. Manito Rd., Forest City, IL 61532 Farm Stand, Farmers Markets, Retail Stores Mon - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (309) 657-0196 markmeyer33@yahoo.com Located in Mason County we have been selling fresh produce for over 15

years. Crops raised are sweet corn (65A), moskmelon (15A), Watermelon

(15A), tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and many other vegetables. We have

stands selling produce in Pekin, Bartonville, Peoria, Morton and Manito.

July thru September.

Midwest Meats Inc. Gary Norville & Luke Epley 694 E. 1350 N. Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Farmers Market (217) 237-2234, (217) 562-2951 feedster611@yahoo.com We offer a full line of naturally raised pork, beef and chicken.

These animals are drug, hormone and anti-body free and raised in an

environmentally acceptable manner. We also offer certified organic grain

finished and grass finished beef. Strict feed ration without the use of

commercial fertilizers or chemicals.

Ackerman Farms John and Eve Ackerman 27158 U.S. Hwy 150, Morton, IL 61550 1/2 mile East of Morton on Highway 150 Farm Stand, Gift Shop, Late Aug through Oct 31st (309) 266-7459 info@ackermanfarms.com www.ackermanfarms.com We have been a family farm since 1909. The farm is open to the public

from late August through October 31st. Along with over 150 varieties of

pumpkins, squash, and gourds, we also have U-pick apples, mums, hay

rides and a corn maze. Please visit our website for details, directions,

and hours.

Afterthought FarmVicki Boliard and Thomas Vavrik882 N 1700 East Rd, Owaneco, IL 62555Farm Stand, Farmers Markets or By Appointment/7 Days(217) 565-0381, (217) 565-1084vicki@afterthoughtfarm.comwww.afterthoughtfarm.comWe provide farm fresh eggs, goat milk, goat milk lotion, goat milk soap,

herbal salves, locally grown, hormone free chicken, and produce.

We also raise French Alpine dairy goats. Kids available.

Apple Creek Herb Farm Kathy Shepard 141 Union Rd, Waverly , IL 62692 5 miles S. of Waverly Farm Stand: Wed - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., call ahead (217) 741-3315 kj.shepard@lvs.net www.applecreekherbfarm.com Apple Creek Herb Farm is operated in an environmentally friendly and

chemical free manner. We raise and sell chickens, guinea, geese and

muscovy ducks, we sell free-range eggs and honey. We are located 5

miles south west of Waverly on a small farm.

Backwoods Berry Farm Becky Conrady 27244 Hettick Scottville Rd., Hettick, IL 62649 5 miles West of Palmyra then 3 miles South Farm Stand, Farmers Market May 25th - August 15th, Hours vary by season (217) 436-2510 berry4@hughes.net www.backwoodsberryfarm.com We are dedicated to providing top quality, homegrown products in a

family friendly atmosphere. We grow our own asparagus, strawberries,

and peaches. We also have a limited supply of blueberries and blackber-

ries. All crops are available U-pick except asparagus which is by order

only. Homemade pies and bakery items are now available also!

Bear Creek Farm and Ranch Matt and Deb Daniels 754 E 1100 N Rd., Palmer, IL 62556 Farmers Markets, Restaurants/Retail Grocery Stores (217) 899-0002, (217) 899-8713 bearcreekbelgian@hughes.net www.bearcreekfarmandranch.com We have operated in an all natural, sustainable manner since we

purchased our farm in April 1997. We do not use hormones, antibiotics or

chemicals on our products. Pausture raised poultry for eggs and meat,

grass fed beef, vegetables, sprouts, herbs and flowers, Belgian draft

horses and draft mules.

Corner ProduceTim RyanPO Box 9466, Springfield, IL 62791Corner of Iles & Koke MillRetail Stores, Farm Stand, Restaurants(217) 494-5140timryan@hotmail.comWe grow a variety of fresh, healthy chemical free produce on

Springfield’s Westside. Visit our farm stand this summer, or look for

our products at local grocery stores and restaurants.

Crystal City Herbal Products, Inc. Cynthia Simpson 504 W. Main St., Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 Farmers Markets (217) 414-3173 Sustainably grown and produced herb plants, fresh-cut herbs and

herbal personal care products (lip balms, skin balms, bath salts).

No harmful chemicals are used for fertilizing, pest control or

weed control. Plant waste is composted. Pots are made of

recyclable materials.

Decatur Urban Gardeners Camilla McKinney 1611 Florian Avenue Decatur, IL 62526 Various in Decatur, Farmers Markets (217) 494-8154 cmckinney@igrc.org We are working to enrich and nourish primarily people that live below

the poverty level in Decatur and Macon County. People will be taught

how to plant and care for vegetables and herbs, how to prepare them

and how to preserve them. Crops will also be sold at Farmers Market.

Gail's Pumpkin PatchGail Apel-Sasse1709 2000th Ave, Beason, IL 62512Midway between Bloomington and SpringfieldFarm StandSept 12 - Oct 31, Sun - Fri 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.(217) 447-3409gail@gailspumpkinpatch.comwww.gailspumpkinpatch.comCentral Illinois family pumpkin patch. We offer over 50 varieties of

pumpkins, gourds, corn, squash, Nate's honey, cider, crafts, pumpkin

train, and baked goods. Farm Fall Weekend - Third Sat and Sun in Sept.

New this year - Abe Lincoln's garden of the 1830's. We are a "real"

family farm!

Gebhart FarmsPaul Gebhart2147 North 1400 East Rd., Edinburg, IL 62531On-Farm, By Appointment(217) 325-3250paul2tall_2002@yahoo.comOur 250 acre farm has been family owned for 35 years. We were

certified organic from '92 - '05 and still use organic and permaculture

methods. We use rotational grazing to produce grass-finished beef.

We also produce lamb, chicken & eggs and have a small market garden.

FARMERS FARMERS

Look for the Buy Fresh Buy Locallabel to find locally produced foods in restaurants, grocery stores, farm stands, farmers markets and more.

Vincent Family Farm Todd & Kari Vincent 8133 Hendrickson, Rochester, IL 62563 Farm Stand, Please Call (217) 306-4058 We use fully sustainable methods using all heirloom seeds and grow

a variety of vegetables including green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes,

carrots, lettuces, melons, cantaloupe, heirloom sweet corn. We also

have free range eggs, chicken, honey, and grass-fed dairy cows.

We are a large family working together to produce food for healthy

family living.

Veenstra’s VegetablesGarrick Veenstra 8133 Hendrickson, Rochester, IL 62563 CSA, Farmers Markets, Grocer (217) 827-3931 garrickveenstra@yahoo.com April through November, providing fresh, nutritious produce

to cental Illinois families. Specializing in a large variety of vegetables,

herbs and melons, we continue the tradition of caring for the land and

nurturing the soil, which is chemical, pesticide, herbicide, and

fertilizer free.

White Oak Farm Deonne Orvis 1551 E. North Rd., Pana, IL 62577 On-Farm, Retail, Please Call (217) 553-9065 We use rotated pastures for naturally raised, grass-fed cattle. There

are woods, a creek and hedges surrounding all fields for wildlife

habitat. We follow Rudolph Steiner's biodynamic principle of the

farm as a whole organism. Beef sold at Food Fantasies and in Decatur.

Zoey's Herb Farm Jerry & Toni Duhon 126 Arrowhead Trail, Litchfield, IL 62056 Farmers Market, Grocery Stores & Restuarants (217) 324-6607 gjd1@wamusa.com We are a small family farm growing chemical-free produce. Heirloom

tomatoes, herbs, asparagus, apricots, gourmet green beans and

peppers. We also grow unique baby corn for market and resturants.

We have potted herbs and flowers for sale as well as seasonal

items such as Indian Corn and Broom Corn.

Clinton Farmers and Atisans Market 13931 Prairie Center Rd., Clinton, IL 61727 Mr. Lincoln's Square in Downtown Clinton 1st Sat in May to 2nd Sat in October, 8:00 a.m. - Noon (217) 935-9107 aroundabout@route24.net www.cafamil.org Founded in 2000 with the goal of community development, the Clinton Farmers and Artisans Market is a farmer and artisan market only. Visit the Market's website at www.cafamil.org for the current calendar of events and other activities. Emphasis on locally grown products.

Illinois Products Farmers' Market Illinois State Fairgrounds - Commodities Pavilion Springfield, IL 62794 Thursdays 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., May 14 - October 22 (Except August 13 and 20) (217) 782-0777 www.illinoisproductmarket.com The Illinois Products Farmers' Market is where you'll find the season's best bounty of homemade and home-grown local products. In addition to produce, the market vendors provide many types of Illinois food products including homemade jams, baked goods, processed foods, meat and poultry, and Illinois wines.

Jacksonville Farmers Market at Lincoln Square 901 West Morton Ave Jacksonville, IL 62650 (Lincoln Square Shopping Center) May 9 to end of October Tues, Thurs & Sat 7:00 a.m. - Noon (217) 245-7589 vorbeck@csj.net www.jaxfresh.org Producer-Only market. Open May 9 thru end of October.

Market on Main 503 E. Main St., Mahomet, IL 61822 Opposite of the Fire Station Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., mid-May to late October (217) 863-2758, (217) 586-5632 joyofillinois@yahoo.com www.tomahhnousfarm.org/mom Products made or grown within 30 miles of Mahomet for sale: certified organic and home-grown produce, apples, berries, in-season mushrooms, honey, farm-fresh eggs, breads, cookies, pastries flowers, live poultry, soaps, weaving, woodworking, and crafts. Free friendship, good advice, and country wisdom!

Old Capitol Farmers Market3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 15Springfield, IL 62701 (Adams St. between 5th and 3rd)May 20 - October 31, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (217) 544-1723 ann@downtownspringfield.org www.downtownspringfield.org Features fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, soaps, bakery items and more! Plus original artwork, live music and chef demonstrations. Free. Rain or shine.

Urbana's Market at the Square 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801 (Corner of Illinois & Vine Streets, Downtown Urbana) Early May through early November Sat 7:00 a.m. - Noon (217) 384-2319 ljbralts@city.urbana.il.us www.city.urbana.il.us/market Urbana'a Market at the Square features Illinois-grown fresh produce, meat & dairy products, fresh flowers, plants, art, crafts, performance, and much more.

FARMERS’ MARKETSFARMERS

Mullen and Sons Farm Eric Mullen 20817 Coops Mound Road, Carlinville, IL 62626 Sales from Farm Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Sun 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (217) 691-8031 emullen66@hotmail.com Mullen and Sons Farm started in 1947 with my grandfather "Moon"

Mullen. I am the 3rd generation to raise beef cattle here. We raise

Hereford and Black Angus cattle in lush pastures. We raise our beef

naturally with no antibiotics or growth hormones. None of our

animals are purchased at a sale barn. Most of our cows and steers

are born right here on our farms with a few purchased from trusted

neighbors. We offer beef by the 1/4, 1/2, or whole, and, also, by the

the cut just like your grocer.

Oak Tree Organics Chad Wallace 2585 Literberry Prentice Road, Ashland, IL 62612 Farm Stand, Farmers Markets (217) 371-5513 oaktreeorganics@wildblue.net Family owned and operated. All products grown accordingly to

organic standard. We offer a wide range of seasonal vegetables,

including, herbs, peppers, greens, tomatoes, corn, beans, peas,

melons, fruits, pumpkins, and more.

Paul Rice 6150 W. Iles, New Berlin, IL 62670 West Side of Springfield Farm Direct, By Appointment Toll Free (800) 600-FARM farmland401@aol.com Locally raised Angus x Hereford x Simmental and Holstein beef.

Pastured and grain finished for excellent marbling and finish. Cattle

are gentle and farm visits are by appointment. All processing and

cuts of meat are coordinated with the homeowner and home delivery

is available. Reasonably priced. Thank you. Your business

is appreciated!

Prairierth Farm Dave Bishop 2047 2100th St., Atlanta, IL 61723 (217) 648-2164 Prairierth Farm is a diversified organic farm producing corn,

soybeans, oats, alfalfa hay, pastured beef and poultry. Vegetable

crops for local markets. Our vegetables, meats, and eggs can be

purchased

on the farm or at organic stores in the communities of Peoria,

Springfield, Bloomington, Champaign, Clinton and Lincoln.

Ropp Jersey Cheese Carol Ropp 2676 Ropp Rd., Normal, IL 61761 3 miles Northwest of Normal Farm Stand, Farmers Market, Retail Stores Mon - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sun 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Closed Holidays (309) 452-3641 carol@roppcheese.com www.roppcheese.com Ken Ropp is a 6th generation dairy farmer. The Ropps invite you

to visit their farm and learn first hand how fine quality cheeses are

made. Explore their grounds, pet their pure bred Jersey calves.

The whole family pitches in to keep the business running smoothly.

Vegetarian enzymes and vegetarian rennet are used to

make the all natural cheeses.

Sangamon Valley Cattle Co. Frank and Stacy Bowman 5128 Stagecoach Rd., Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 N.W. of Springfield By Appointment (217) 487-7664 sales@svgrassfedbeef.com www.svgrassfedbeef.com All natural grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb raised without

artificial growth hormones, antibiotics or chemical additives. A lean

and healthy alternative.

Suttill’s Garden Ron Suttill & Jacque Suttill-Simpson 2201 Groth, Springfield, IL 62703 Farm Stand, Farmers MarketFarm Stand: April - Thanksgiving, 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., 7 days a week (217) 744-9379 farmmom0520@yahoo.com We have produce in season. Eggplant, zucchini, squash, patty pans,

okra, cabbage greens turnips, mustards, callards, swiss chard,

spinach, pickles, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, the

best Yukon gold. Kale and Tuscan Kale, berries, melons, nuts and

onions. Garlic, leeks, wax beans, limas and Christmas limas.

T. Hodgson Produce Ted Hodgson 208 W. McGrath, Williamsville, IL 62693; PO Box 14, Kilbourne, IL Farmers Markets, Wholesale - Stores and Restaurants (217) 566-2039 njhodgson@casscomm.com Our family produce farm is over 100 years old. Our produce is picked

and delivered fresh daily. We grow large quantities of the following:

sweet corn, watermelons, cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, green

beans, egg plants, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, gourds, and

Indian corn.

Triple S Farms Stan Schutte RR #1, Box 122A, Stewardson, IL 62463 6 miles West of Keoga, IL Farm Stand, Farmers Markets, Buying Clubs - Resaurants, Health Food Stores or call 24/7 h: (217) 895-3652, c: (217) 343-4740 triplsfarm@stewstras.net "We Grow Taste" - Raise the best tasting, highest quality meats and

produce without using harmful drugs and chemicals. Animals are

what they eat: we feed only healthy grains to our livestock, this

vegetarian diet produces a healthier finished product. Pastures and

vegetables certified organic, animals drug-free, free-range poultry,

family owned and operated, no GMO grains.

VanHoff Farm Jim Uphoff 114 W. Sherry Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 Farmers Market, Retail Stores, Auction (217) 246-2008 j.uphoff@comcast.net The VanHoff Farm produces sweet corn, melons, potatoes, cabbage,

and onions. The sandy soil and plentiful water supply of Mason

County provides an excellent environment for the production of

quality produce with outstanding flavor.

FARMERS

MJ Kellner5700 International Drive, Springfield, IL 62704(217) 483-1700

SYSCO Central Illinois P.O. Box 620, Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 735-6201 robert.robbie@roberts.sysco.com SYSCO Central Illinois is committed to supplying our food service

customers with the best quality and widest assortment of locally

grown and produced product in central Illinois.

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