Good People, Good Land: The Zumwalt Acres Story

Guest: Gavi Welbel, Co-Founder of Zumwalt Acres About Zumwalt Acres: Zumwalt Acres is an ecological farm in Sheldon, Illinois, founded by twin sisters Gavi and Remi Welbel in 2020. As sixth-generation stewards of their family’s land, they’ve transformed a conventional farm into a regenerative agriculture hub rooted in Jewish values and climate-forward practices. The farm grows food regeneratively for farmers’ markets and local food pantries, hosts an annual apprenticeship program for young people aged 18-27, and conducts climate research on carbon sequestration methods. They also cultivate specialty mushrooms, bridge conventional and regenerative farming communities in rural Illinois, and honor Jewish agricultural traditions. Learn More: Visit Zumwalt Acres online to learn about their work, apprenticeship opportunities, and research initiatives. Zumwalt Acres is supported by the Good People Fund, which invests in innovative grassroots organizations making a difference in their communities.