Approximately 4,000 acres of donated farmland generate nearly $1 million annually for Jacksonville
Memorial Hospital, providing vital support for patient care enhancements and healthcare services throughout Jacksonville and neighboring communities.
On Aug. 19, members of the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Board, Jacksonville Memorial Foundation Board and Hospital Farm Advisory Committee gathered for the 2026 Farm Tour, a longstanding tradition that returned this year following a pandemic-related hiatus.
Led by Farm Manager Luke Worrell, the tour showcased several of the hospital’s farmland properties and highlighted the enduring impact of charitable land donations on the hospital’s mission. Tour participants visited the Charles Rowe property, where Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is located, and approximately 100 acres north of campus that were donated in 1928 and are farmed by Todd Becker.
The group also toured two Scott County farms totaling more than 442 acres.
Donated by Lloyd Gordon in 1999, the properties are currently farmed by Jeff and Jacob Hurrelbrink.
“These generous farmland gifts represent a remarkable legacy of community support,” said Kristin Jamison, Jacksonville Memorial Foundation director. “Year after year, they provide resources that help strengthen local healthcare and enhance the services available to patients and families across the region.”
Income generated from the hospital’s farmland holdings directly supports investments in patient care, facilities and programs, helping Jacksonville Memorial Hospital continue its commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities it serves.
