Ackerman Farms

John Ackerman of Ackerman Family Farms is gearing up for another big fall of offering a wide variety of pumpkins and family-friendly activities for visitors to their 30-acre site just east of Morton. But this season will be a little different, after Ackerman announced the farm will close its public side after this year.

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.…