Ackerman Farms

Two well-known Morton pumpkin farmers say this year's drought posed some challenges, but they ultimately yielded a solid crop.

Under new legislation, Illinois agritourism businesses can receive up to $1,000 back on liability insurance costs in 2022 and 2023.

John Ackerman has owned and operated Ackerman Family Farms, just outside of Morton, for 23 years.

The city of Morton is touted as the “pumpkin capital of the world” because Libby’s is based there. Libby’s holds the title because it dominates the U.S.…