On-Farm Field Day: Green Earth Harvest
Farm Manager Russ Cerocke and his farm crew will host a field tour to discuss their USDA Certified Organic practices at scale, high tunnel production and new practices to consider for your operation. Extension Educator Alexis R. Barnes will be on-site to discuss common specialty crop concerns with ongoing wet field conditions. This is a great opportunity for fellow farmers, homesteaders, gardeners, food pantries or those looking to add or improve practices onto your farm or garden.
When: Wednesday, July 29th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
Where: Green Earth Harvest, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville, IL 60565
- "The Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest certified organic farm program is devoted to healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people, and healthy communities. We bring farmers and eaters who value responsibly grown, delicious food together to support local farming, connect with the land, and explore the seasonal, certified organic harvest through veggie subscriptions."
This unique 60-acre specialty crop farm has a rich conservation history in the heart of suburbia and supplies 700 families through their CSA program and an additional 1200 families through their farm to food pantry initiative. The field day includes a tour of the farm with highlights on USDA certified organic practices at scale, high-tunnel production, current field conditions and new practices to consider for your operation.
Cost: FREE
Registration required and space may be limited. If you register and are unable to attend, please contact us and let us know ahead of time so we can allow space for new participants, thank you.
Questions: Contact Extension Educator Alexis Barnes at arbarnes@illinois.edu or 630-584-6166
Please also note:
- Wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes, there will be lots of walking on even and uneven terrain with no on-field transportation available
- Dress for the weather, this is a rain or shine event except for thunderstorms or severe weather
- Bring water to stay hydrated, water bottles will also be available on-site
- This is an adults-only event with little to no seating available
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Extension Educator Alexis Barnes arbarnes@illinois.edu or 630-584-6166. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
TO REGISTER: Log in as a guest by completing the form below, or log in with your Extension account (if you have one).