Reading the Rows: What Field Layout Reveals About Oney’s Farm Operations
Farm HeritageRow spacing and harvest lanes at a Christmas tree farm record real work. Learn how...
Caleb Thompson
Farm Heritage Director
Agricultural History
I document the historical yields and cultural traditions that define our Illinois farming legacy.
Work by Caleb Thompson
Planting a Christmas Tree Seedling Row in McHenry County, Step by Step
Local AgricultureWalk through planting a Christmas tree seedling row in McHenry County. Cover site prep,...
Firs, Spruces, and Pines: 7 Field Clues for Identifying Christmas Trees
Tree VarietiesWalk any Christmas tree farm with seven field clues for needles, cones, bark, and scent....
From Seedling Rows to Holiday Sales: Analyzing the Work Behind Oney’s Tree Farm
Farm HeritageSee how a Christmas tree farm moves from seedling rows to holiday sales. Follow planting,...
Why Working Tree Farms Are Worth Preserving in Northern Illinois
Farm HeritageWorking Christmas tree farms do more than sell trees. Learn why Northern Illinois family...
McHenry County Farming Seasons Explained
Local AgricultureExplore the origins and timing of McHenry County farming seasons at Oney's Tree Farm and...
History of Oney's Tree Farm in Woodstock
Farm HeritageDiscover what is at stake when tracing Oney's Tree Farm history in Woodstock. Learn the...