Directions to the University Farm
Exit from Interstate 55 at Exit 178—Lexington exit.
At top of ramp, turn east (toward Lexington) on 2475N Rd.
At next stop sign (0.7 mi), turn left (North) on 2450E Rd.
Go 1.2 miles (over Interstate 55).
Take first right (east) on 2555N Rd.Illinois State University Farm is 1.3 miles on the right.
Quick Facts about the University Farm
Location:
- Just off Interstate 55 near Lexington (just a 20-minute drive from campus).
Total Acreage:
- Approximately 610 acres (250 at Gregory Street property; 360 at Lexington farm)
- Buildings and Miscellaneous 130 acres (both farms)
- Corn: 300 acres
- Alfalfa:10 acres
- Soybean: 175 acres
Livestock Species:
- Beef: Approximately 130 Simmental x Angus cows
- Swine: Approximately 200 Sows
- Sheep: Approximately 70 Dorsett and Suffolk Cross Ewes
Revenue:
- Approximately $500,000 annually
Employees:
Other Points of Interest:
- Composting
- Seed Variety Plots
- Swine Manure Treatment
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