The Farmer City grocery coop took a major step forward in May when it began offering online sales.

Curt Homann is the Executive Director of the DeWitt County Development Council and notes it is a big step for the coop that began its journey to bring a grocery option to the DeWitt County community.

According to Farmer City City Manager Taylor Baxter, the grocery coop addresses a huge need in the community, and its recent acquisition of a grant through the DCDC will allow the online grocery option to be more streamlined.

Homann points to the grocery coop as one of the examples of an economic development idea that takes a couple of years to get off the ground.

The signs of a community that is thriving are having a healthcare facility, a police force, and a grocery store. Baxter notes it is the grocery store that is the missing piece in Farmer City.

If you're interested in the fresh meat and produce that is being provided on a weekly basis in Farmer City, Homann encourages finding the group on Facebook and reaching out to them directly there.