|  Welcomes You! 
Farm Stand is now Open please stop by and say "Hello"!New update for 2010 growing season:Vegetables, herbs, and fruits for the 2010 growing season will be produced by farmer Scott who runs the farm stand at Shoe Factory Rd in Hoffman Estates. Scott's Vegetables farm is located on the same premises as Tom's Acres last season which is in the rural part of Hampshire, Illinois. For the 2010 growing season vegetables along with other farm goodies will be offered in two ways. First, you will get a chance to purchase fresh vegetables directly from farmer Scott at the farm stand in Hoffman Estates when the stand opens, we won't be offering vegetable boxes at the farm stand this year. If the weather cooperates the farm stand can open as early as mid July, e-mail update will be sent once it's official. Directions to the farm stand can be found by following the link at the bottom of this page. Second, there is a possibility that you will be able to come to the farm in Hampshire and purchase a vegetable box from farmer Scott. The dates and time, along with the vegetable box contents will be e-mailed to you once we have sufficient harvest. To find out how the vegetable boxes work just follow the link at the bottom of this page. This is a great opportunity for your family to enjoy farm fresh food with the season. What a great way to connect and support your local farmer.Also, make sure to take a look at the photo gallery, it has been updated with more 2009 photos and new 2010!Here is what's growing at the farm right now:Vegetables- Tomatoes and Cherry Tomatoes (different varieties), Peppers (both sweet and hot), Sweet Corn, Carrots, Potatoes (Yukon Gold, Red Pontiac), Fingerling Potatoes (Bannana, French Red), Leeks, Squash (different varieties), Eggplants, Turnips, Cucumbers, Beans (Fava, Green, Yellow), Onions(Red/Yellow/Green Bunching), Beets, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Radish, Spinach, Arugula, Swiss Chard, Lettuces (different varieties).Fruits- Apples, Pears, Watermelons, Melons, and Strawberries.Fresh Herbs- assortment of fresh herbs such as Basil, Oregano, Chives, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Thyme, Rosemary, and Marjoram.Flowers- cut flowers such as Gladiolas, Sunflowers, and other kinds.Range Free Chicken Eggs- Baby chicks born May 4th, 2009 they should start laying eggs at 22 weeks of age (picturess in photo gallery - check it out!) Currently the supply is limited because the flock was almost completely wiped out by cayotes last fall.We will be offering Vegetable Boxes- which will contain items mentioned above as they become available in the growing season. |