Interwoven is a 163 acre permaculture farm and learning center, bordering Lusk Creek Wilderness, in South-Eastern Illinois. Our vision is to create a space for innovation and inspiration in the realm of beyond-organic agriculture and sustainable technologies. Our farm ecosystem is home to several on-site enterprises, including a permaculture plant nursery, a gourmet mushroom farm, a fruit and nut orchard, and lodging business. The land base is a demonstration site and teaching tool for permaculture and other earth skills. We host workshops, retreats, and an internship program. We intend to show that farmers can rehabilitate damaged landscape, increase soil quality, while simultaneously make a good living. We are working locally to promote permaculture and build community networks in order to create a more regenerative and resilient region.
Our Approach:
Perennial Based Agriculture: Creating edible perennial ecosystems, modeled after the local ecology, in order to create food systems that last for generations.
Keyline Design: To harvest water, hydrate the landscape, and drought proof our farm.
No Till: To build soil, and increase soil health.
Perennial Nutrition: To nourish both people and planet.
Silvopasture: Harmonious animal impact to enrich agricultural systems.
Aquaculture: To hydrate landscapes, while storing food, water, and fun.
Our Approach:
Perennial Based Agriculture: Creating edible perennial ecosystems, modeled after the local ecology, in order to create food systems that last for generations.
Keyline Design: To harvest water, hydrate the landscape, and drought proof our farm.
No Till: To build soil, and increase soil health.
Perennial Nutrition: To nourish both people and planet.
Silvopasture: Harmonious animal impact to enrich agricultural systems.
Aquaculture: To hydrate landscapes, while storing food, water, and fun.