Maddox Sweet Corn Farm

The Maddox Sweet Corn Farm is a fourth-generation family farm located in Macon County, Illinois, with roots tracing back to the early 1900s. The farm's sweet corn business began in the early 1990s when a small sweet corn patch was harvested and sold in Decatur, IL. Over the years, the farm has grown to supply two major grocery chains across the state and operates three produce stands and a CSA program. The farm's history is deeply intertwined with the local community, which has supported it through various challenges.

The farm adheres to non-GMO and sustainable farming practices, focusing on providing fresh and healthy produce. The Maddox family emphasizes stewardship of the land, facing challenges such as insects, weeds, diseases, and weather adversities with resilience. They practice crop rotation and have a commitment to preserving the environment for future generations. The farm also engages in annual prairie patch burns to maintain the health of their land.

The farm offers a CSA program with two options: a full share and a half share, with weekly pickups in Decatur and Bloomington, IL. The farm's produce is also available at local produce stands and the Saturday Produce Market at Richland Community College in Decatur, IL. The Maddox family has a rich heritage in farming, with a history of innovative practices such as no-till farming and growing Native American wildflowers and grasses.