In the fall of 1992, Brian & Nola Schultz, bought their current farm ¾ of a mile East of Rt. 32 on East 300 North Road just outside of Stewardson. The couple always knew they had a great location to start some type of business to help diversify the farm, and to bring their love of farming to the community. With the busyness of raising their two children Austin & Courtney (Cole), ideas got pushed aside until the time was right in early 2023. The idea of farm diversification came around again when their son, Austin and his wife, Mikaela became partners in the cattle operation after being involved with the hogs for several years. The idea of offering individual cuts of meat to customers would provide a new avenue of selling their product in a different way. Customers would have the capability of buying their choice cut of beef and pork in whatever amount they please without having to purchase an entire beef or hog. Nola and Mikaela began to research and gather information to make this idea come to life. Schultz Country Market, LLC was formed in March 2023. The construction of the building began that summer and the market opened its door in September of 2023. Brian and Austin work hard daily raising and caring for the animals while Nola and Mikaela are the faces you will see in the market. The grandkids tend to tag along on the farm and can be seen behind the counter in the market. Every cut of meat in our freezers was raised right on our farm. We all take pride in our work to provide a great quality product to our customers. The market also offers seasonal chicken that Nola raises from the months of May to October. In the market, you can find basic produce, seasonings, rubs, BBQ sauces, local honey, frozen appetizers, cookies, baked goods, and preservative free breads. We aim to provide locally sourced products in our store, with several of our products either grown or made right here in Illinois. We also work with other talented small business owners to showcase and sell their handmade items. The market is a great place to shop local, to fill your freezer with great quality meat, and to see exactly where your food is coming from. Come visit us at Schultz Country Market, we will be happy to see and serve you!