Emily Bollinger / WGLT
Organic food growers have seen a boost in demand since the pandemic began. There s also demand for more people to farm the land.
But as more farmers get set to retire, it’s unclear if there will be enough farmers to take their place.
Angie and Ron Ackerman pose for a photo at their organic produce booth at the Bloomington Farmers Market.
Credit Facebook/Ackerman Certified Organic Farm
Ron Ackerman and his wife Angie grow corn, soybeans, grains and an array of vegetables on a 320-acre farm south of Chenoa in northern McLean County. The farm has been in the Ackerman family for nearly a century.