Farm Bureau Provides Comments in Support of Wagner Farm
As the Glenview Park District considers the Wagner Farm Master Plan, Cook County Farm Bureau sent the following letter in support of the farm and the dairy operations at the farm:
In a county once dotted by farmers and the black and white façade of dairy cattle, Historic Wagner Farm is now the last working dairy farm in Cook County. The 18.6-acre farm not only boosts a working dairy operation but also provides urban families with a connection to local agriculture that would not exist without this unique aspect of the Glenview Park District.
The farm offers families from throughout the area the opportunity to experience a living history museum, animal interactions, interactive exhibits, farm stand, hands-on activities, ice cream shop, and fresh produce sold onsite and through community supported agriculture (CSA).
Cook County Farm Bureau®, through our Agriculture in the Classroom program, routinely partners with Wagner Farm to offer irreplaceable educational opportunities, promote agricultural literacy, and foster meaningful connections between urban and rural communities. Students and families benefit from this tremendous relationship.