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I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachael Jones from Locavore Farm. I have to admit, I didn’t know what Locavore meant before prepping for this interview. If you don’t know the definition, you will learn about it real soon! My interview with Rachel was very compelling. I related to her on many levels.

Rachael and her husband had successful careers and lived outside of Chicago raising their kids. Life was good and starting to go by quickly. They could have kept this lifestyle going and would have been fine. But they were unfulfilled in many ways and wanted more out of life. They took the leap and purchased a farm. That’s a story in itself. But then they knew they couldn’t sustain a farm through farmers markets and the traditional ‘farming’ means and they also were hungry for community. So, although there were several financial and regulatory challenges along the way, they embraced agritourism and now bring over 100 guests to their farm on Thursdays and Saturdays to dine on the farm. This ‘dine on the farm’ experience is truly unique and has created a significant sense of community that is now extending way beyond Illinois and attracting customers from all parts of the country and abroad. Let’s get started and meet Rachel!

Locavore Farm
Dine on the Land
Farm Stay
Locavore U
Healing Soils Foundation
Potlikker Capital

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