The Retired Farmer
After Pa Pa retired as a mailman he finally had the freedom to do something he has loved his entire life: Farm.
He started this retirement plan when he had a few years left at the postal service; starting with a small spot on his cousins land. He also took a year-long class at the University of Illinois focused on all aspects of running a small farm.
He now owns a 10 acre farm to grow numerous fruits and vegetables. He loves trying to grow new things on the rich Illinois soil and prides himself on having a large variety of choices.
Pa Pa utilizes sustainable practices on his farm. Basically this means he is not certified organic but he does NOT use chemicals when unnecessary. Occasionally he will need to spray a crop when other avenues have been unsuccessful to ensure the crop is not lost. We are happy to answer any questions you have regarding this!
Another one of his favorite aspects of farming is teaching the next generation about where our food comes from. You will often find his kids and grandkids helping on the farm and his wife, Paige setting up the stand to sell.