Illinois State Horticulture Society
Membership
Membership is open to producer growers or anyone with an interest in the supporting industry. It is estimated that there are more than 200 commercial operations statewide. Presently, there are approximately 120 grower members from Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri.
History
The Illinois State Horticultural Society was formed in 1857 for the purpose of representing fruit tree producers, sharing research findings and promoting the industry to consumers. The Society is one of the oldest continuous operating membership organizations in the State of Illinois.
2026 Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
AUSTIN FLAMM
President
Flamm Orchards
618-697-6990
austin@flammorchards.com
ANDY SMITH
Vice President
Edwards Orchard
815-601-6906 andy.edwardsorchard@gmail.com
MOLLY CHRIST
Executive Secretary
Christ Orchard
309-357-0289
christorchard.molly@gmail.com
Directors:
BRANDON BERGERSON
Valley Orchard 815-988-2716
brandonbergersen@hotmail.com
JACK LANXON
Eckert’s 618-830-1743
jack.lanxon@eckerts.com
JOE MIGLIORINI
Boggio’s Orchard and Produce 815-303-7556
boggiosorchardandproduce@gmail.com
STEPHEN MILLER
Liberty Orchard 314-308-4310
j5fourj@gmail.com
SHANE RICHEY
Honey Hill Orchard 815-762-0185
sdrichey21@gmail.com
PATRICK RIOFREDO
Curran Orchard 303-916-0823
patrickrio34@gmail.com
JENNA SPYCHAL
Jonamac Orchard 815-825-2158
jenna@jonamacorchard.com
TOM SCHWARTZ
Hawkins Farm Stand - Southern FS 618-322-7027
applejam1@charter.net
Advisor:
DR. MOSBAH KUSHAD
Extension Specialist
279 EMRL, 1201 W. Gregory MC-051
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-1523
babadoos@uiuc.edu