L. Bonje Gioja

Joy of Illinois Farm raises American guinea hogs just outside Champaign, Illinois, on a six-acre farmstead that has been operating since 1993. The farm is a family operation run by the Giojas, who got their start in agriculture through their children's 4-H projects before growing into a small diversified farm. L. Bonje Gioja, a University of Illinois agricultural science graduate, manages the day-to-day operation and is a listed member of the American Guinea Hog Association.

The farm brought its first breeding pair of american guinea hogs home in 2015. The hogs are kept in spacious outdoor runs and fed a varied diet that includes homegrown hay, garden vegetables, and supplemental hog feed, reflecting a husbandry approach that prioritizes natural foraging over confinement. Situated amid the corn and soybean fields of east-central Illinois, the farm serves buyers looking for american guinea hog breeders in Illinois within reasonable distance of Urbana-Champaign. The operation also raises Katahdin sheep, Saanen dairy goats, and poultry, making the hog program one part of a broader pasture-focused farm.

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Species	Pig American Guinea
Website	www.joyofillinois.com
Email	info@joyofillinois.com
Phone	+1 217-863-2758
Owner	L. Bonje Gioja
Location	Champaign, Illinois, US