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Organic food growers have seen a boost in demand since the pandemic began. There s also demand for more people to farm the land.
But as more farmers get set to retire, it’s unclear if there will be enough farmers to take their place.
Angie and Ron Ackerman pose for a photo at their organic produce booth at the Bloomington Farmers Market.
Credit Facebook/Ackerman Certified Organic Farm
Ron Ackerman and his wife Angie grow corn, soybeans, grains and an array of vegetables on a 320-acre farm south of Chenoa in northern McLean County. The farm has been in the Ackerman family for nearly a century.
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Illinois Vineyards and Wineries Try to Rebound from Pandemic
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Hard-hit Illinois vineyards, wineries try to rebound from pandemic
Kevin Bessler The Center Square and David C.L. Bauer Journal-Courier
April 16, 2021
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Heavily impacted by the pandemic, wineries and vineyards across Illinois are hoping to recover as warmer weather returns and restrictions loosen.
The industry faced a steep decline in revenue with crowd sizes restricted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, causing events such as weddings and other large gatherings to be canceled.
Lisa Ellis, executive director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, said events are a large part of wineries and vineyards’ success.
“That is a whole line of revenue that our industry has been missing,” Ellis said. “The wineries and vineyards have long been a gathering place for life’s moments with engagements, weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, and we’ve all been limited just like our friends in the hotel industry.”
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Apr 15, 2021 2:37 PM
(The Center Square) – Heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, wineries and vineyards across Illinois are hoping to recover as warmer weather returns and restrictions loosen.
The industry faced a steep decline in revenue with gatherings restricted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, causing events such as weddings and other large gatherings to be canceled.
Lisa Ellis, executive director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, said events are a large part of wineries and vineyards success.
“That is a whole line of revenue that our industry has been missing,” Ellis said. “The wineries and vineyards have long been a gathering place for life’s moments with engagements, weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, and we’ve all been limited just like our friends in the hotel industry.”