OC Farms

02/12/2023

I wanted to share this with the farm's followers before the Super Bowl today. There will be a commercial during the game called "we are the 96" which I hope all of you see, at least those that are watching. Admittedly, this will be the first NFL game I've seen all season. I am fortunate to say that I know about 6 of the families that are included in this behind the scenes look, and all of them are dedicated stewards of the land, nurturers of their family and supporters of their community. Really proud of all of them.

We’re declaring 2023 as the Year of the Farmer to show our appreciation to farmers, and to show Illinoisans exactly who’s behind their food. During the bigge...

08/08/2022

Freshly harvested wildflower honey for sale! $25 per quart. DM me if you're interested.

11/03/2020

From last evening as I was broadcasting fertilizer for the 2021 crop year. The planning and work never ceases, it does slow down. Thankfully! Nothing like doing it yourself.

Truly blessed!

10/17/2020

I need to remember that next time I'm looking for help to haul in the corn harvest, I should first ask to see what they're offering to help with.

This did cause a small delay while removing bars to retrieve the helpful item.

Thank you Cooper and Matt McAllister.

06/05/2020

Great effort from the kankakee SWCD staff explaining one of the benefits of cover crops. With another wet spring in 2020, many are left searching for a way to keep our soil where it belongs, in the field. Hope you enjoy watching this.