Illinois Wine-Makers Continue To Grow
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Wally Furrow and his family have been farming since 1947 on their small farm north of El Paso, Ill. Though Illinois farmers are not known for their grape production, the Furrow family not only makes wine from their own vineyard, but they also buy grapes from neighboring vineyards as well. Furrow is president of the 200 member Grape Growers and Vintners Association and he and the other members of the Association encourage and help younger farmers with less acreage get into grape production and wine making.
Even though Illinois wine production may lag way behind other states, wine consumption is fourth highest in the country. This means there is a viable market right in the winemaker's back yard.
In addition to winemaking, the Furrows have operated a gift shop on their farm since 1999. It offers a welcome break from the corn and soybean fields.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Wally D. Furrow, 24685 Hickory Ln., Hudson, Ill. 61748 (ph 309 726-1948; website: www.illinoiswine.org).
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Illinois Wine-Makers Continue To Grow SPECIALTY/SERVICES Specialty/Services 28-3-8 Wally Furrow and his family have been farming since 1947 on their small farm north of El Paso, Ill. Though Illinois farmers are not known for their grape production, the Furrow family not only makes wine from their own vineyard, but they also buy grapes from neighboring vineyards as well. Furrow is president of the 200 member Grape Growers and Vintners Association and he and the other members of the Association encourage and help younger farmers with less acreage get into grape production and wine making.
Even though Illinois wine production may lag way behind other states, wine consumption is fourth highest in the country. This means there is a viable market right in the winemaker's back yard.
In addition to winemaking, the Furrows have operated a gift shop on their farm since 1999. It offers a welcome break from the corn and soybean fields.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Wally D. Furrow, 24685 Hickory Ln., Hudson, Ill. 61748 (ph 309 726-1948; website: www.illinoiswine.org).
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