The Condill family welcomed me with open arms to their Centennial farm, The 200 Acres. The 200 Acres is made up of The Great Pumpkin Patch, The Homestead Bakery and The Homestead Seeds. They take pumpkins all the way from dirt to dessert, from seed to a pumpkin to a pie. I am excited to show you everything I saw on my recent visit to this farm in Arthur, IL. The Great Pumpkin Patch and The 200 Acres is located in Arthur, IL, the heart of Illinois Amish Country. The Village of Arthur has ...
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Flat Aggie Flashback: Visit to the Great Pumpkin Patch
The Condill family welcomed me with open arms to their Centennial farm, The 200 Acres. The 200 Acres is made up of The Great Pumpkin Patch, The Homestead Bakery and The Homestead Seeds. They take pumpkins all the way from dirt to dessert, from ...
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