The Story

Black Sheep Food Initiative is more than just a pop-up shop

Small Town, Small Farm, Big Heart

Working on under 2 acres in central Illinois growing produce for the Heartland. Designing floral arrangements for the community. And embracing sustainable farming. The Dream started on my parents farm in the garden and selling at the local farmers market. When the search started for some land of my own I found the perfect property out on the edge of Saybrook Illinois.

My Mission:

The Mission for this business is to bring sustainable produce to people who can’t afford it or that can’t get it do to lack of grocery stores or means of travel. How Black Sheep helps deliver this Mission: Donating Extra produce to Local Food Pantries, Education on Sustainable Farming, Communicating to other Produce Farmers to donate or Glean extra Produce to Food Pantries. Black Sheep also has two Large Dream Goals: ONE, Opening its First Certified Kitchen and Two, Opening it First Mobile Grocery Store.

2025 Fundraiser

Started in January of 2024 Black Sheep will be fundraisering to open a certified kitchen in Saybrook, Il. I will not only be able to donate produce but can also donate things like breads, sauces, premade meals, and more. This facility will also be available for rent to organizations and other farmers looking to cook or expand what their farm or organization has to offer. Phase One is the Property Purchase Phase and that is totaling in at $50,000 USD. Total Project Amount is $300,000 USD this includes the purchase, remodel, Wages for a chief for a year, and More.