Susanna Farms

“...Since the end of World War II, acreage farmed by families has progressively been replaced by subdivisions. Crops and farm fields are becoming a thing of the past in northeastern Illinois...But one family in Lake Villa is determined to preserve a way of life when it comes to their family farm.

Betty and Dan Heffernan say hardly a month goes by (at least until recently) that a developer doesn't call them with an attractive offer for their 55-acre farm along Town Line Road. But Betty has vowed that her portion of the farm...will not be sold and covered with tract homes...”

Above: Betty Heffernan has some fun at the Susanna Farm. In back is her husband Dan, holding great-grandson Benicio Carideo. Standing is Dana Carideo, Benicio's mom and the Heffernans granddaughter.

“...Betty Heffernan—the matriarch of this large family—passed on her love of the family's land to her children, The homestead is nestled along Townline Road in Lake Villa...It is a love passed down by her father...”

Find out more about our newsworthy pumpkin farm and our family’s commitment to preserving open space. Learn more about our Heffernan story and see why people come to Susanna Farms from far and near to support our efforts.