SOMERS FARM & PRAIRIE

In 2011, Charles Heide inherited the 160 acres of agricultural land, dwellings and natural landscapes that now comprise the Somers Farm. Today Charles and his family seek to preserve the regional and family heritage of this land while offering value to the modern landscape of southeastern Wisconsin. The vision for the Somers Farm is to retain and manage open space in a way that maximizes the ecological services provided to the region. The site contains valuable habitat and native plant communities in combination with quality agricultural land. Years of planning have led to a long-term vision for restoring the land by finding synergies between conservation and agriculture, engaging in sustainable food production strategies, and protecting the health of the soil, water and habitat of the neighborhood... The surrounding region is the most developed in Wisconsin. Development of industrial parks and business are productive for the local economy, but stakeholders at the Somers Farm feel the..

Also known as: The Somers Farm