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About Us

Our Story

Stillwater Farm is family-owned and operated by me, my wife, and 5 children. I grew up on a farm in central Illinois, where I developed a passion for animal husbandry at an early age. The financial impact of the 1980s (during my formative years) steered me away from pursuing farming on my own and toward a less risky farming lifestyle.

I thought about veterinary school or agribusiness, but neither of those options involved significant land and animal stewardship, which I found to be the most important part of farming. When I went to college at 23 years old, I was disillusioned with the future of agribusiness. I had a definite preference for the diversified family farm. I ended up pursuing a career in medicine in hopes of serving in a rural area where I would have the opportunity to save for a farm…and then save a farm.

My experience in medicine has opened my eyes even further to the impact that what we eat impacts our health and how we produce that food affects the health and viability of our communities. Stillwater Farm is a work in progress. I feel privileged to be cultivating my goals of operating a farm that upholds my standard of quality and transparency.

— Philip Wagenbach (Owner)

What We Offer
Aerial view of a rural landscape featuring a farmhouse, outbuildings, and expansive green fields surrounded by trees in autumn colors, with a winding dirt road leading through the property.
A young girl gently interacts with a brown calf while sitting on straw in a sunny pasture, showcasing a connection between children and farm animals.
Farm workers loading hay bales onto a trailer pulled by a green tractor in a sunny field, surrounded by trees and hills.
A young child in red boots climbs over a wooden fence near a rustic barn, surrounded by green grass and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
Cowboys herding cattle on horseback in a lush green field under a dramatic sky, with rolling hills in the background.
A child and an adult sit on a green John Deere tractor in a grassy field, with a rustic wooden barn in the background under a clear blue sky.
Children pushing a wheelbarrow across a grassy field with trees and hills in the background, showcasing outdoor play and farm life.
Scenic gravel path winding through lush green fields, bordered by trees and misty mountains in the background, showcasing a tranquil rural landscape.
Mother carrying a baby in a backpack carrier while standing in a field during golden hour, with a scenic background of trees and clouds. The mother is wearing gloves and a burgundy jacket, and the baby is dressed warmly in a brown jacket and hat.
A young boy walking through a sunlit pasture with cows in the background, surrounded by lush green grass and a clear blue sky at sunrise.
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