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The Nord West Farm

Total Acres: There are a total of 51.32 acres, more or less, according to the Boone County Assessors Office.

Tillable Acres: There are approximately 48.83 tillable acres, estimated.

Soil Types: Major soil types found on this farm include Drummer silty clay loam and Elburn silt loam.

Topography: The topography of the subject farm is level to nearly level.

Location Climate Growing Season: Boone County has a continental climate typical of north-central Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 160 days. On average we expect about 2,750 growing degree days from April 15 through September 30. Annual precipitation averages about 35" with over 2/3 of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 36" per year. Prevailing winds are from the west and southwest. The climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provides a nearly ideal environ...

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