New members being sought for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association. The group’s president is Randy Graham. He says they can be a big help to some small-time operators who may want to expand.
More information is available at “specialtygrowers.org”. Graham is co-owner of Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch near Champaign. Their product-line includes a wide variety of in-store and “u-pick” apples along with squash, gourds, pumpkins and honey. The operation also includes a café, bakery and country store.