This is D & L Farms, Valmeyer, Illinois: owners were Dave and Lola Crosby Dave dod 1984 Lola dod 2005
I was raised on this farm
In 1993 the flood destroyed the dwelling, most buildings and grain bins.

I was raised on this farm. Moved there when I was 5. Rosalind Lee Crosby . Married now but interested in seeing photos

Hi Roz! Thank you for sharing your connection to this farm photo from 1982. We'd love to hear more about your memories of growing up there in Monroe County, IL. Can you tell us what kind of farming your family did on the property? We're always fascinated to learn about the changes in landscapes over time.

This originally was a grain and livestock farm. Now it is all rowcrop farmed by Niebruegge Farms Inc. the Niebruegges are now on the 3rd and 4th generation farmers on the land. They have now farmed it longer than our parents Dave & Lola Crosby.

Hi Cindy! Thanks for sharing those interesting details about the Niebruegges and the Crosby family. It's amazing to hear about the generations of farmers who have worked the land. We'd love to learn more! Since the photo was taken in 1982, what changes have you noticed in the farming practices or landscape in Monroe County, IL? Has the transition to row crop farming brought any significant differences? We appreciate your insights!