The Van Drunen family has been farming in Illinois since emigrating from the Netherlands in 1856. Being family-owned, the company delivers 160 years of organic agriculture experience, and 50 years of manufacturing expertise to finished food product manufacturers around the globe. Headquartered out of Momence, Illinois and employing 800 people, Van Drunen Farms owns and farms 335 certified-organic and more than 1,300 conventional acres of farmland in Illinois and California. They hold all their farming partners to the same strict standards that they do themselves, ensuring quality products from seed to finished product every time. Herbs and vegetables locally grown by Van Drunen Farms include: Basil, Cilantro, Kale, Chives, Green Onions, Curly Parsley, Italian Parsley, Dill, Oregano, Garlic Chives, Stinging Nettles, Sage, and Collards. Farming innovations include, among others, working closely with universities such as Rutgers and University of Illinois to further develop best farming practices, seed and variety studies, and more on test plots located in Momence. Jeff Van Drunen | Momence, IL FARMER SPOTLIGHT 4