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AGRICULTURE IN ILLINOIS

Agriculture In Illinois   Yvette Ackerman

Yvette Ackerman
Yvette Ackerman's family moved often while she was growing up. She catered and managed a restaurant. After marrying John, they sought niche businesses to continue farming; they raise ornamental and canning pumpkins, gourds and chrysanthemums. She operates the gift shop on the farm and another in town.

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Related Materials: See also the Illinois State Museum's A-V Barn.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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