Worked out from the season dates and opening days the farms published themselves, checked against today's date in your browser. A farm only appears under "open today" where it published both. Farms that publish neither are still listed, they just cannot be filtered this way. Always worth a look at the farm's own page before you drive.
📍 Hebron, IL
🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🌽 Corn maze💜 Lavender+4
The 2026 farm CSA begins Friday, April 24, 2026. Open April - November.
💵 2026 CSA shares are $725 and $425, and include free admission to the Sunflower or Pumpkin Festival and a 12 inch hanging flower basket for pickup in May and June.
ℹ️ Cash and credit cards are taken at most locations on the farm, with a $5 minimum on cards, and there is an ATM inside the farm market building. Unclaimed CSA boxes are donated to local charities.
🚗 Pickup or delivery at 3 spots off the farm
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📍 Marengo, IL
🫐 Berry picking💜 Lavender🎃 Pumpkin patch📦 CSA shares+2
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, a CSA, selling at farmers markets, online ordering. Products as published in that directory: Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Button / White Mushrooms, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Chives, Cilantro, Collards, Coriander, Cremini Mushrooms, Cucumbers, Dill, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Fruit, Garlic, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Greens, and 46 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Organically Grown Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs Homemade Jams, Jellies & Preserves 18 week CSA or Community Supported Program. 3 share sizes available for families of 2, 4 or 6 Each week for 18 weeks you will receive Seasonal, Ultra-Fresh Organically grown Vegetables & Herbs All harvested just hours before you receive them. Currently we have 4 locations to pick up from: Marengo, Elgin, Elmhurst & Aurora, IL. Crystal Lake location in the works
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📍 Maple Park, IL
🫐 Berry picking🌽 Corn maze💜 Lavender🎃 Pumpkin patch+3
Open Monday 10am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm, closed Tuesday. The farm publishes u-pick flowers.
ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: playground.
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R Farm
2025 verified · 2026 TBA
📍 Dow, IL
🫐 Berry picking💜 Lavender🎃 Pumpkin patch🥩 Beef+6
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Beef, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicken, Chives, Collards, Condiments & Sauces, Coriander, Corn, Cucumbers, Currants, Dill, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Fennel, Fruit, Garlic, Gourds (Edible), and 40 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: We have an organic, pizza-shaped garden with eight slices. Each slice has an ingredient needed to make a pizza;i.e. wheat (crust), tomatoes (sauce), hogs (pepperoni & sausage), dairy goats (cheese). In a unique way we teach people where their food comes from. Following the tour, indulge in a slice of fresh hot pizza made from the ingredients grown on the farm! Fall festival, haunted farm; educational group tours; pizza made from scratch. Directions: Junction of Rt. 109 and Rt. 3 (SW Corner) 7 miles northwest of Godfrey.
ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: wheelchair accessible.
Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
Crump Family Gardens
2025 verified · 2026 TBA
📍 Carlock, IL
🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking💜 Lavender🎃 Pumpkin patch+2
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Beets, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Catnip, Cherries, Chives, Cilantro, Coriander, Corn, Cucumbers, Dill, Eggplant, Fennel, Fruit, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Herbs, Kohlrabi, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint, Muskmelons, and 20 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Call for availability and hours. Sells at Bloomington, Normal, Peoria, and DeKalb farmers markets. Directions: 1 mi. east of Carlock Rd. on Rt. 150, left 1/2 mi., right on 2100 North Rd, then go 2.5 miles to farm on north side of road.
Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
Geil Homestead
2025 verified · 2026 TBA
📍 Mahomet, IL
💜 Lavender🎃 Pumpkin patch🍗 Chicken🥚 Eggs+3
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Basil, Catnip, Chicken, Cornish Hens, Crafts, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Gourds (Edible), Herbs, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Llama, Meat, Poultry & Game, Pumpkins, Sage, Turkey, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Herbs, perennials, ferns, annuals, hanging baskets, window boxes, water plants, and pond supplies. Brown eggs. We also do aromatherapy oils and related supplies. Directions: Interstate 74 to Mahomet exit, south to 150, west on 150 to 125E. South 1/4 mile. Sell at Urbana, Monticello Farmers' Market.
Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
Shawnee Hills Lavender, LLC
2025 verified · 2026 TBA
📍 Cobden, IL
💜 Lavender🥬 Produce
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, U-pick. Products as published in that directory: Herbs, Lavender. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: 2025 was our final lavender season. Come on out and enjoy the great savings in the gift shop. We are still hopeful that we will find a buyer for our home, 21 acres and the lavender business so it can continue. Plants for sale this season will be Phenomenal and Hidcote. We truly appreciate the love and support you all have given us since 2015.
Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Morris, IL
🌺 Dahlias💜 Lavender🌸 Zinnias🧺 Farm stand+2
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Wed-Sat 10am-8pm. Open April through September.
ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: free parking, parking available, gift shop, greenhouse. It is listed as family-friendly, kid's activities, seasonal operation.
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📍 Golconda, IL
🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking💐 Cut-your-own bouquets💜 Lavender+6
Open May through September.
ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: free parking, petting zoo. It is listed as seasonal operation.
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