With a swarm of donations, farming community rallies around Grayslake couple that lost growing structures in severe windstorm
The Chicago-area farming community has rallied around a Grayslake couple whose organic farm was damaged by dangerous winds earlier this month.
Jen Miller said that watching from inside their farm house, the storm that blew through on April 4 didn't seem particularly substantial. But the worst damage was done to four hoophouses -- structures designed to extend the growing season by protecting crops planted within from extreme weather. The damage was disheartening, but Jeff Miller said the support the couple received through the fundraiser has been phenomenal and humbling.
Green City Market, which for 25 years has helped connect farmers with customers, donated $1,000 even though Prairie Wind Family Farm doesn't sell at Green City's farmers markets.
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