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our next mado family dinner

will feature a variety of products from

Spence Farm and the Stewards of the Land

Sunday, May 17th

6:00 pm

6 courses, $65 per person

not inclusive of tax or gratuity

antipasti

grilled asparagus with pickled eggs

whitefish bacala with cattail shoots and chilies

beef carpaccio with radish, green garlic and mint

second course

iriquois white corn cornbread with goat ragú

salad

spring  greens salad with pickled ramp vinaigrette

entrée

nettle gnudi with butter and parmesan

cheese

prarie fruits farm cheeses with apple mostarda

dessert

wheatberry pastiera with rhubarb compote

Stewards of the Land: Mission

To create, maintain, and support the family farm, to help them become and remain sustainable and profitable, and to provide the same opportunity for future generations.

To provide fresh, healthy, chemical-free foods of the highest quality - directly to the tables of those who have a deep sense of appreciation for the connection to the land.  We are committed to a sustainable future for our families, our land and our communities.

Stewards grow a huge variety of fruits, vegetables, and heirloom plants and raise wide range of poultry and meats.

Our products are sold at farmer’s markets, to local food shops and grocery stores, and to high-end restaurants across the area.

Fruits & Vegetables - Lettuces, tomatoes, radishes, zucchini, cucumbers, berries, peaches, apples, and much, much more

Poultry & Meat - Beef, pork, cheese, eggs, chicken, turkey & goat products

Wild Plants & Seeds - Wild Leeks, paw paws, wild nettle, and prairie flower

Grains & Flour - Indian corn, Iroquois White Cornmeal,Whole Wheat Flour

OUR FARMS

The farms of our Stewards are all located within a 50 mile radius from Fairbury, Illinois, a small farming community nestled among large fields of commercially-grown corn and soybeans.

We are working to maximize the potential yields of specialty crops on our family farms. With the increased yield per acre, we are able to create revenue streams that are giving our children the hope of staying on the farm and enjoying the benefits of simple, clean, and refreshing farm life.