Doug and Elliott operate together on a little over 2000 acres in Shelby, Christian and Moultrie Counties. Raising corn, soybeans, and occasionally wheat.  Most of the farms are located in Okaw Township around Lake Shelbyville.  Conventional tillage is practiced on the majority of acres, but in 2021 Elliott will be attempting to use cover crops and no till soybeans in an effort to try more sustainable practices that help reduce the use of chemicals and loss of nutrients from the field.  This side by side of cover crops is being done in cooperation with the Soil Health Partnership and Precision Conservation Management.  

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Even though conventional practices will be used on the majority of acres, the goal for the farm is to be as efficient as possible.  That means less trips across the field and less inputs while maintaining high yields and clean fields.  All of this fits well into the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the farm.

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MISSION:

Central Illinois row crop farm that operates for the purpose of maintaining and improving farmland while facilitating profit for our landowners and our business.

 

VISION: 

To sustain a profitable farm that is in position to grow while maintaining quality before quantity.

 

Value Statement:

• Finding efficiencies is critical to our business as commodity growers.

• Do the right thing even when it’s not the easiest option.

• Adapt, change, and bend but never breaking is key for a weather dependent business.

• Sustain and grow a profitable business that will allow the next generation to continue our agricultural legacy.

Official Goals:

• Grow more for less on a year to year basis

• Preserve and improve our soil for the next generation to use

• Build a diverse business environment that will thrive when others can’t