MISSION
To connect Central Illinois farmers
and community members through fresh food and cooperation
VISION
A stronger, healthier
Central Illinois food system
WE CAN BUILD IT TOGETHER!
HELP US BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN LOCAL FARMERS AND THE COMMUNITY:
Become an owner or
sponsor of our cooperative!
FACILITY
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5,000 square feet, including 2,000 square feet of cold storage
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Fresh produce processing line
TEAM
• Nine-member board
representing Central
Illinois farmers and our
local community
• Our general manager, Cindy Jackson, leading
the way forward
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
•Processing
• Freezing
• Marketing
• Distribution
• Rent-able cold storage
“There is such a need in our
farming community for
collaboration and a strategic
partnership. We need smart
infrastructure to allow us to grow.”
– Katie Bishop, PrairiErth Farm, Atlanta, Ill.
“Lincoln Elementary School
District 27 strives to serve our
students fresh, local, and
nutrient-dense foods daily. This
project will help us provide local
produce throughout the year.”
– Connie Crawley, Food Services Director