Know Your Farmer
My name is Rob Montalbano and I am the farmer for Montalbano Farms CSA. I
received my B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Wyoming with an emphasis
in Botany. Nutrition and health have long been interests of mine, and I have gardened
for as long as I can remember. Since 2006, our CSA program has served members of
Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Logan Square
community. Currently, I am partnering with Growing Home organic farm to lease land
and equipment in Marseilles, Illinois, approximately 80 miles southwest of Chicago.
My name is Rob Montalbano and I am the farmer for Montalbano Farms CSA. I
received my B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Wyoming with an emphasis
in Botany. Nutrition and health have long been interests of mine, and I have gardened
for as long as I can remember. Since 2006, our CSA program has served members of
Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Logan Square
community. Currently, I am partnering with Growing Home organic farm to lease land
and equipment in Marseilles, Illinois, approximately 80 miles southwest of Chicago.
About Montalbano Farms
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How I Grow
I am committed to using sustainable, organic
agricultural practices on the farm. Soil and plant health
are managed through cultivation, crop rotation, and
cover crops. I minimize pests and diseases through
plant selection and nutrition. Our freshly harvested
vegetables and herbs are grown locally on Growing
Home organic farm in Marseilles, Illinois. The farm is
USDA certified organic by the Midwest Organic
Services Association.
I am committed to using sustainable, organic
agricultural practices on the farm. Soil and plant health
are managed through cultivation, crop rotation, and
cover crops. I minimize pests and diseases through
plant selection and nutrition. Our freshly harvested
vegetables and herbs are grown locally on Growing
Home organic farm in Marseilles, Illinois. The farm is
USDA certified organic by the Midwest Organic
Services Association.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to grow food forever. How we achieve that goal is a big part
of the story.
Our mission is simple: to grow food forever. How we achieve that goal is a big part
of the story.
- We grow healthy plants: By growing healthy plants, we ensure you get the
freshets,most nutritious vegetables possible. That's good for you and good for
the long-term health of the business. - We use environmentally sustainable practices: By respecting the soil, air, and
water resources on and off of the farm, we hope to ensure that these
resources are around for generations to come. - We prioritize socially sustainable practices: We insist on fair wages for farmer
and farmhands. - We are transparent: Visitors and volunteers are welcome to arrange visits to
the farm at any time to see our operations.