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AGRICULTURE IN ILLINOIS

Agriculture In Illinois   Jody Heavner

Jody Heavner
Jody Heavner's farmer parents urged her to consider her options before deciding to farm. After earning a BS and MS degree, and following her marriage, the Heavners returned to a different kind of farm, Pea Ridge Elk Ranch, raising elk along with beef. Both meats are sold throughout the country.

> Abstract PDF

> Interview 1 (Video)
Farm’s transition from tradition to more exotic breeds

> Interview 2 (Video)
Walking interview of farm & exotic livestock

> Interview 1 (Audio)
Farm’s transition from tradition to more exotic breeds

> Interview 2 (Audio)
Walking interview of farm & exotic livestock

> Transcript PDF

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


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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