About adama Farm 

About Adama Farm:

Adama Farm is a no-till and regenerative, fruit, vegetable and flower farm in Northern IL. Rooted in faith and stewardship, we care for the land through practices that restore soil health, support biodiversity, and cultivate meaningful connection between food, people, and place.

At Adama Farm, we do not till. Aside from opening our plots initially, we practice no-till farming for a variety of reasons:

  • Improved soil life and less soil compaction

  • Increased soil tilth

  • Less dependence on machinery

  • Increased water holding capacity and resistance to drought

  • Weed mitigation

We are a no-spray farm. We believe that herbicides, pesticides and chemicals of any kind, certified organic or not, should not be applied to the food grown at Adama Farm.

We welcome visitors on the farm, however we ask that all visitors are mindful and respectful of our farmers, land and space as a whole.

All are welcome to enjoy the farm store, the enchanting sitting areas and gardens throughout the property. If you choose to wander the farm field, please remain on the grass and wood-chip paths.

History:

Adama Farm was originally known as Cherry Lane Farm, owned by Trudi Temple — well known gardener, entrepreneur and founder of Market Day. Trudi’s love for gardening is well displayed on the 73 acer property. Age-old benches, heirlooms, perennials and beautiful gardens abound is just a slight reflection of Trudi’s hard work and creativity.

Motivated more by a vision than experience, Jessica Davies acquired the property — now known as Adama Farm, in 2023.

About The Owner:

Jessica Davies is the founder and owner of Adama Farm, a small-scale, no-till, regenerative farm in Marengo, Illinois. A first-generation farmer, Jessica’s journey began with a deep calling to live in closer connection with the land and to grow food. After years of apprenticing on production farms across the United States, she developed a passion for regenerative agriculture — farming methods that restore soil health, protect biodiversity, and produce nutrient dense food. Jessica sees agriculture not just as her profession, but as her ministry.

Today, Jessica leads Adama Farm, balances the demands of production farming with her mission to cultivate beauty, nourish her community, and care for the land as a faithful steward.

What we Grow at Adama farm:

At Adama Farm, we grow a diverse mix of seasonal vegetables and herbs using no-till and regenerative practices. Below is a look at what you can expect throughout the growing season — many of these items are also available in our farm store when in peak harvest.

Greens

  • Arugula

  • Bok choy

  • Kale

  • Lettuce heads

  • Lettuce mix

  • Napa cabbage

  • Spinach

Alliums

  • Garlic

  • Green onions

  • Red onions

  • White onions

  • Yellow onions

Root Vegetables

  • Beets

  • Carrots

  • Daikon radishes

  • Potatoes

  • Radishes

  • Rutabaga

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Turnips

Summer Favorites

  • Cauliflower

  • Cucumbers

  • Eggplant

  • Peppers

  • Sugar snap peas

  • Summer squash

  • Tomatoes

  • Zucchini

Winter Favorites

  • Broccoli

  • Turnips

  • Winter squash

Fruits

  • Asian pears

  • Concord grapes

  • Cornelian cherries

  • Rhubarb

  • Strawberries

  • White peaches

  • Yellow peaches

Culinary & Specialty Herbs

  • Basil

  • Cilantro

  • Dill

  • Lavender

  • Oregano

  • Parsley