Peasants' Plot
Contact Name:
Julia McDonald
Farm Description:
In 2007 Todd and Julia moved from their long-time residence in Chicago to the Land of Corn and Soybeans just 50 miles south of downtown. Amidst the rows and rows of conventional cropping, Todd and Julia's organic vegetable plot feels like an island. Their plot is 20 acres, mostly tillable, and includes a machine shed, a lovely trailer, a corn crib, and a quonset hut (no palm trees). Peasants' Plot participated in the Wicker Park market last year and will be continuing their presence in the Chicago markets this year with help from their worker share members. The dream is to operate as a community-supported farm that links urban folk with their food and with the process of growing vegetables sustainably.
Training & Employment Opportunities:
1st year trainee opportunity
Training & Employment Summary:
Internship Program: We are offering serious learners an opportunity to grow vegetables in their own designated beds on our land. Close supervision from an experienced grower is available as are limited field tools and water. Quality crops will be taken to market for the intern to be sold for shared profit. Contact the farm for more details and to learn about other ways to get involved, such as our worker share program.
Address:
2047 W. 10000N Rd.
Manteno, Illinois 60950 United States
Manteno, Illinois 60950 United States
Informal Day Visits:
No
Additional Information Regarding Day Visits:
Directions:
Visits to the farm should be pre-arranged through Julia or Todd. Call for directions.