Zinniker Farm
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Contact Information
Farm/Organization Name:
Zinniker Farm
Address:
N7399 Bowers Road
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Farm County:
Walworth
Farm Website:
Contact First Name:
Petra or Mark
Contact Last Name:
Zinniker
Contact Email:
Farm Contact Phone:
(262) 642-5775
Preferred Time To Call (Be Specific):
8:00-9:30am or 6:00-8:30pm
Farm Information
Farm Products & Services:
Bees/Honey/Wax
Meat-Beef
Meat-Hogs/Pork
Poultry-Eggs
Poultry-Meat
Certification:
Organic (USDA Certified)
Marketing Methods:
On Farm Retail (Farm Stand, U-Pick)
Growing Practices:
Biodynamic (Not Certified)
Grazier
Sustainable (Non-Certified Organic)
What percentage of your product(s) is marketed directly to the consumer?:
75-100%
Year of Farm Start:
1942
Total Acreage in Production:
120
Total Farm Acreage:
165
Geographic Area(s) [where products are sold]:
City of Chicago
Chicago Suburbs
Other areas of IL
Milwaukee area
Other areas of WI
Farm History:
The Zinniker Family Farm was established in 1942 and is the oldest biodynamic farm on the continent. The family has always strived to develop a farm that is a healthy and self-sustaining organism. The farm is now in the third generation and operated by Mark and Petra Zinniker.
Farm Description:
There are 165 acres to the Zinniker Farm with 120 acres that are tillable and 10acres of woods. Of the tillable acreage there is a few acres of small grains(oat,wheat,barley) and corn, the rest is alfalfa mix for hay and grazing,. The remaining land is pasture, and waterways.
The farm is specializing in the production of beef, pork and eggs. Other products include honey, milk based soaps and biodynamic preparations.
In the spring and fall the Zinnikers are hosting interested people to participate and learn how to make the biodynamic preparations used on the farm.
Employee Information
Number of Employees (Year Round):
0
Number of Employees (Seasonal):
0
Number of Interns (Year Round):
0
Number of Interns (Seasonal):
0
Number of Volunteers (Year Round) - Including Worker Shares:
0
Number of Volunteers (Seasonal):
0
Describe any available positions on your farm for the upcoming season:
None
Visitor Information
Are Visitors Welcome?:
Yes
Additional Information Regarding Visitors:
Please call before your visit to set up a time.