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Ed Amstutz (above left) is pictured showing one of the animals at The Country Experience in Elizabeth, Ill. The business is owned and operated by the Amstutz family and offers school tours, summer camp, farm stays, and hosting of events. Children can come and experience what it’s like to take care of a pig or a goat, to feed a chicken and to harvest a ripe tomato out of the garden,” said Amstutz. “The farm offers space to explore, time to experience new things, develop friendships, and get out-
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