Atkins’ Acres Educational Farm; Millstadt, IL
- Catalyzing Agroforestry
- 4 days ago
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Kimberly Atkins: Atkinsacres7@gmail.com
Demonstration Farm open by appointment only
Agroforestry established in: 2022
17 Acres of Food Forest, Raised bed, poor pantry garden, French Kitchen Demonstration Garden, pollinators, prairie restoration. Many varieties of trees, blackberries, fruit trees, herb gardens and vegetable gardens.
Address: 7101 State Route 158 Millstadt, IL 62260
How did you get involved in agroforestry?
As a means to teach others how to grow and be good stewards of the environment.
Who are you selling to? How are you selling? (CSA, farmers markets, distributors, etc.)
All donations to those in need
What is the scale of production? Small but we expect a significant increase next year
Does your farm offer educational programs?
4-H, garden tours, Boy and Girl Scouts, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, U of I Extension, Homeschool groups, Jr Master Naturalist program.
What are your future plans?
Continue developing the farm for others to come learn about gardening, conservation and use for hiking and enjoying the environment.
