(artwork by Anna Lentz of Spring Bird)
TLC Farm Program
Why Protect Farms?
Working farms are a critical part of McHenry County’s rural landscape and livelihood. In addition to providing fresh food to local and regional markets, farms provide wildlife habitat, buffer important bodies of water, and contribute to the overall scenic and rural character that defines our community. Protecting farms from development or extraction not only safeguards our natural resources and prime agricultural soils, it also helps sustain our local farmers’ way of life.
Our Programs and Partnerships
Ways to PLOW ahead
Contact Us
Claire Hodge (she/her)
Farm Program Coordinator
chodge@conservemc.org
Gretchen Madsen (she/her)
Food Forest Manager
gmadsen@conservemc.org
Food:Land:Opportunity is a collaboration between Kinship Foundation and The Chicago Community Trust, funded through the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust.