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According to Brian and Carrie O'Rourke - A small family operation, O'Rourke Family Farm sustainably raises pastured chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys for meat and eggs. The farm also grows a wide variety of produce, including strawberries, spinach, lettuces, other greens, radishes, beets, onions, beans, peas, broccoli, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, melons, sweet potatoes and more. Fresh parsley, dill, sage, cilantro, basil, and other herbs are available in season. While not certified organic, everything, from the eggs to the herbs, is raised under organic standards. All poultry are fed USDA-certified organic feed, which is grown on a local farm. The O'Rourkes plan to pursue organic certification for some portion of their farm in the near future. Products are sold direct to customers from the farmstead, at the LeRoy and Normal farmers markets, and by CSA [eggs and poultry]. Eggs should be available from March to November, but may be available year-round. Chicken is usually available in batches from May to November/December. Ducks and geese can be purchased in September and November. And turkeys are available in the late summer and for the holidays. The O'Rourkes raise the conventional broad breasted white turkeys and several heritage breeds, including Blue Slates, Bourbon Reds, Calicos, and Lavenders. Customers should call ahead of time to place their name on the list and to also subscribe for an upcoming e-newsletter which will carry information on availability and ordering. Located in east central Illinois, O'Rourke Family Farm is accessible to several Illinois metropolitan areas. It is approximately 30 minutes from Bloomington, 40 minutes from Champagne, 1 hour outside of Springfield, and 2 hours south of Chicago. For more information contact O'Rourke Family Farm at: orourkes@dtnspeed.net