Fort Chicory was established to bring together the years of experience and knowledge we've gained in organic vegetables, rotationally grazed livestock, and native Midwestern ecosystem management and restoration. We do not see the need for either/or distinctions between land that is productive for human use, and land that is productive for local plants, wildlife, fungi, insects, etc. We aim for pro
fitability through biodiversity, and are beginning to implement long-term land management strategies wherever possible. Currently, we manage for a saleable surplus of pastured pork, prairie wildflower honey, free-range eggs, and vegetables. Our management team is available for consultation and design work. Co-owner Andrew Wunschel completed a Permaculture Design Course in 2013 with Midwest Permaculture, and was Assistant Horticulturist at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago for the years previous to relocating to Iowa.
