Blacksmith Acres
✓ 2026 confirmed📍 Dundee, IL
2026 CSA sign ups are open and the farm calls it its sixth CSA season.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
💵 CSA shares are $640 and $320.
Details & sources →48 farms in Illinois describe themselves as no-spray, in their own words on their own site or in an official directory. We do not certify anyone and we never read one practice into another. 21 of them put it in writing in a sentence we can quote back to you. 48 sell food straight to the public.
✓ 48 farms verified · updated September 13, 2026 · how we verify
Quoted from what each farm published. Where a farm only ticked the box in a directory, it is in the listings below without a quote.
📍 Dundee, IL
2026 CSA sign ups are open and the farm calls it its sixth CSA season.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
💵 CSA shares are $640 and $320.
Details & sources →📍 Newark, IL
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm. Open May through October.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: restrooms, free parking, parking available, picnic area, playground, seating available. It is listed as family-friendly, group-friendly, kid's activities, special events.
Details & sources →📍 Richmond, IL
In its entry in the USDA CSA directory the farm gives a share season running June to October.
🌱 Certified Naturally Grown, no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Payment listed: cash, personal checks, paypal, paypal.
Details & sources →📍 Maple Park, IL
In its own words the farm sells "Certified Organic Produce and CBD", with CBD tinctures in two strengths, herb salve, whipped chocolate body butter and CBD flower. It says all of its CBD products are certified organic.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
🚗 Pickup or delivery at 2 spots off the farm
Details & sources →📍 Orland Park, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a CSA. Products as published in that directory: Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Spinach, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Fresh Harvest Farm is a Community Supported Agriculture Farm growing a wide variety of vegetables along with some culinary herbs. Using chemical-free and sustainable farming practices. Members pick up their share of the harvest on Thursdays at the Frankfort Farm or one of two alternate pick up locations (Orland Park and Lagrange) in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. We welcome member participation on the farm, but it is not required.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Monee, IL
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm. Open March through September.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Chicago, IL
The farm publishes 2026 event dates including its Garden Party on Sunday August 30, events on Saturday September 5 and Saturday September 12, and Friday October 2 and Sunday October 4.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
💵 The farm says its current tour pricing is $10 per person, with exceptions made for lower income individuals. Events carry a suggested donation of $20, payable at the gate, and cooking class tickets are $50.
Details & sources →📍 Grayslake, IL
In its entry in the USDA CSA directory the farm gives a share season running January to December.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Payment listed: cash, personal checks, debit card/credit card.
Details & sources →📍 Beecher, IL
Ranch hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10am-6pm and Saturday 2:30pm-6pm.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Aurora, IL
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm; Sun. Open January through November.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Ina, IL
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-4pm. Open January through November.
🌱 grass-fed, no-spray, non-GMO, pasture-raised, regenerative (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Payment listed: cash, personal checks, debit card/credit card.
Details & sources →📍 Springfield, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a CSA, online ordering. Products as published in that directory: Basil, Catnip, Chives, Cilantro, Condiments & Sauces, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Herbs, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Salsa, Stevia, Tarragon, Thyme, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Location: 7 miles North of Springfield, South of Cantrall in the Walnut Hills Subdivision. We are dedicated to selling top quality natural (without chemicals) homegrown vegetables, honey, eggs, herbs, nuts, flowers, jams, jellies, and baked items that contain homegrown fruits and nuts at a reasonable price. I am also offering handmade natural (bee silk) lotions and bath products. We currently sell on Saturdays at the downtown farmers market and have items readily available. I am also home every evening from 5 - 8 Monday thru Thursday. Help support buy fresh buy local!!
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Past the airport off route 29. Turn right on gabbert road and 101 trillim is in the back. Payment listed: cash, debit cards, visamastercard, discover, amex, wic vouchers, sfmnp vouchers.
Verified 2026-08-28 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.
📍 Mendon, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicken, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Fruit, Garlic, Goose, Gourds (Edible), Greens, Kale, Lamb, Lettuce, Meat, Poultry & Game, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Pork, and 15 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Our farm has been in the family for over 57 years. Naturally raised lamb, black Angus, grass fed beef, pork, pastured poultry, turkey, and free range hens for eggs. All raised on pasture without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or antibiotics. Chemical-free vegetables. Available March-November with hoop houses to extend the season. Our products are beyond organic, raised the natural way. No chemical fertilizer or pesticides used on our farm. Email or call for availability and to request order form. Sell at the Quincy Farmers Market, May - September.
🌱 grass-fed, no-spray, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Watseka, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a CSA. Products as published in that directory: Basil, Beans, Beef, Beets, Blueberries, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicken, Cilantro, Collards, Corn, Cucumbers, Dill, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Fruit, Garlic, Goat, Grains & Oilseeds, Greens, Herbs, Honey, and 28 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: On their small family farm the Moores raise grass-fed beef, lamb and goat, as well as pasture-raised Tamworth pork, heritage turkeys, chickens, and free-range eggs (duck and chicken). They also offer fresh stone-ground wheat and corn products milled on the farm, and pesticide-free seasonal produce shares through Prairieland CSA. organic methods, sustainable farming. For details, call the farm or visit the website. Sell at Urbana and Frankfurt Farmers' Market.
🌱 grass-fed, no-spray, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Crossville, IL
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, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Carrots, Chicken, Cucumbers, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Garlic, Lamb, Lettuce, Meat, Poultry & Game, Microgreens, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Winter Squash, Zucchini. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: We are a small 10-acre farm located in Crossville, Illinois producing fresh vegetables grown without chemicals/pesticides, eggs, free-range chickens and sheep. If there is a product you would like for us to grow for you please let us know! Currently we have a limited supply of fresh eggs available. Contact us for availability.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Galena, IL
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: Blueberries, Fruit, Honey, Honey & Honey Products. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Featuring four organic high-bush blueberry varieties. Chemical free-organic produce & honey.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Pearl City, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales. Products as published in that directory: Beef, Meat, Poultry & Game. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: We raise 100% grassfed beef on our family owned and operated 242 acre farm. The animals spend as much time on pasture as weather permits, and eat only grass and hay grown on our own farm without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. We never feed them antibiotics or hormones. As members of the American Grassfed Association, we follow the rigorous standards they have set to ensure the well-being of the animals and the quality of the meat. We sell whole animals, halves, quarters, 20 lb sampler boxes, and individual cuts. Please contact us for availability!
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Walnut, IL
In its entry in the USDA CSA directory the farm gives a share season running January to December.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: restrooms, wheelchair accessible, picnic area, playground. It is listed as reservations accepted.
Details & sources →📍 Sidney, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a CSA. Products as published in that directory: Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Lamb, Meat, Poultry & Game, Pork, Turkey. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Pasture raised Turkey, Beef, Pork, Lamb and Chicken No antibiotics, no pesticides, and no GMO Sign up for our Meat CSA. Choice of 5, 10, or 20 pounds of Meat & Poultry each month for 6 or 12 months. Pick up or delivery available.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Forrest, IL
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, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Edamame (Soybeans), Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Fresh edamame (edible soybeans) for sale, $1.00 per pound, as long as supplies last. No pesticides have been used throughout entire growing season.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Fairbury, IL
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 market, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Crafts, Fruit, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Nursery & Horticulture Products, Raspberries, Rutabaga, Tomatoes, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Our farm produces heirloom honey, vegetables and fruits, grown without chemicals. We sustainably wild-harvest leeks, pawpaws, berries, cut flowers, prairie seed, and native florals. On farm sales of nursery propagated woodland and prairie plans are held in season. We provide our fruit and vegetables to the local grocery store. Education programs and tours available through the year. Sell at the Evanston Farmers' Market and Green City Farmers' Market in Chicago.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Pearl City, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales. Products as published in that directory: Beans, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Lots of Fall items. Chemical-free, sustainably produced vegetables.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Chillicothe, IL
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, a farm market, a CSA, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Basil, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chicken, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Dill, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Garlic, Greens, Herbs, Lettuce, Meat, Poultry & Game, Onions, Parsley, Parsnips, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Summer Squash, and 4 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: We are a chemical-free vegetable and chicken farm operated by Anita & Brian Poeppel. Anita & Brian have been growing food for the public and their own table for 11 years. The farm produces a wide variety of vegetables, in particular salad and cooking greens, and pasture raised chickens for meat and eggs. Although not certified organic, the farm follows strict growing practices and does not use any chemical or synthetic inputs to produce the vegetables or chickens. Anita & Brian firmly believe in the health of the soil and how fertile, biologically active soil can produce nutritious, great-tasting food. We sell at the Naperville Farmer's Market.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
ℹ️ The directory prints this address with ZIP code 61491, which belongs to Wyoming, not Chillicothe, so the listing is placed on Chillicothe and the ZIP is left off.
Details & sources →📍 Pleasant Plains, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Artichokes, Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Catnip, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Chives, Cilantro, Collards, Cucumbers, Dill, Eggplant, Fennel, Fruit, Garlic, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Greens, Herbs, and 43 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Working on a fourth generation farm, we grow a wide variety of chemical-free berries, herbs, and vegetables. Small is beautiful. Volunteers always welcome!
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Pekin, IL
Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: selling at farmers markets, retail. Products as published in that directory: Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Sell at Tremont and Pekin Farmers Markets. Vegetables grown chemical free. Perennial and annual flowers.
🌱 no-spray (farm's own description)
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.
📍 Saunemin, IL
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, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Beans, Beets, Carrots, Chicken, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Fruit, Garlic, Gourds (Edible), Lamb, Lettuce, Meat, Poultry & Game, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Raspberries, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Free-range, chemical free,grass fed lamb; Wide variety of chemical free fruits May - October. Nuts in the fall, hazelnuts, black walnuts and almonds. Send e-mail address to receive newsletter or request information. This is a small farm dedicated to organic principles of growing and preservation of the lifestyle on a self-sufficient family farm. Custom order for delivery or pick-up by appointment. Sell at Dixon Farmers' Market.
🌱 grass-fed, no-spray (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Cambridge, IL
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
🌱 grass-fed, no-spray, non-GMO, pasture-raised, regenerative (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Payment listed: cash, debit card/credit card.
Details & sources →📍 Fairbury, IL
Open January through November.
🌱 no-spray, non-GMO (farm's own description)
Details & sources →📍 Tiskilwa, IL
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon-Sun 8am-5pm. Open January through November.
🌱 no-spray, non-GMO, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Payment listed: cash, debit card/credit card.
Details & sources →📍 Cissna Park, IL
Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Tue 4:30pm-7:30pm; Sat 8am-12pm. Open January through November.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: free parking, parking available.
Details & sources →📍 Manteno, IL
In its entry in the USDA CSA directory the farm gives a share season running June to October.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified). Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: 4 miles West of I-57. 2 Miles West of Rte 45 and 2 miles North of Manteno-Deselm Road (9000W Rd). 1 mile South of Will/Kankakee county line. Federal nutrition programs listed: SNAP.
Details & sources →📍 Winnebago, IL
In its entry in the USDA CSA directory the farm gives a share season running May to October.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: about 10 miles northwest of Rockford.
Details & sources →📍 Beecher, IL
We raise non GMO fed, pasture raised beef pork, lamb, goat and truly free ranging chickens. No antibiotics or hormones. Just clean meat and eggs straight from the ranch. We also carry Amish Country Dairy milks, cream and butter.
🌱 no-spray, non-GMO, pasture-raised (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Two miles WEST of Rte 1 in Beecher. Six and a half miles EAST of Rte 50. South side of Indiana Ave between Ashland and Western.
Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Assumption, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as June to October.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No pesticides. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks.
Details & sources →📍 Harvard, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as Year-round.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Humane treatment of animals. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks.
Details & sources →📍 Watseka, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as June to October.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No pesticides. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card.
Details & sources →📍 Woodstock, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as June to October.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., Certified Naturally Grown!. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks.
Details & sources →📍 Streator, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as Year-round.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card.
Details & sources →📍 Winfield, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as June to November.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No pesticides. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card.
Details & sources →📍 McLeansboro, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as Year-round.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Sustainable land practices. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card. Federal nutrition programs listed: SNAP.
Details & sources →📍 Rockford, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as June to August.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No pesticides. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card. Federal nutrition programs listed: SNAP.
Details & sources →📍 Morris, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as June to October.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No pesticides, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., Bioextensive. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks.
Details & sources →📍 Aurora, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as May to October.
🌱 no-spray, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card.
Details & sources →📍 Tunnel Hill, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as May to December.
🌱 Certified Naturally Grown, no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Certified "Naturally Grown", No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks.
Details & sources →📍 Golconda, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as July to October.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card. Federal nutrition programs listed: SNAP.
Details & sources →📍 Streamwood, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as Year-round.
🌱 no-spray, pasture-raised, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card, Online/Mobile payments.
Details & sources →📍 Chicago, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as September to November.
🌱 Certified Naturally Grown, grass-fed, no-spray, non-GMO, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), Certified "Naturally Grown", Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed. Payment the farm reports taking: Barter, Cash, Personal Checks, Commerical Checks/Accounts, Debit card/Credit card, Apple pay. Federal nutrition programs listed: WIC, SNAP. Facilities listed: parking lot, public toilets, hand washing stations, fish cleaning stations, banquet facilities, meeting facilities.
Details & sources →📍 Congerville, IL
The directory lists the CSA season as May to November.
🌱 no-spray, non-GMO, USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service CSA Directory. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified), Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.. Payment the farm reports taking: Volunteer Work, Cash, Personal Checks, Commerical Checks/Accounts, Debit card/Credit card. Federal nutrition programs listed: WIC, SNAP.
Details & sources →It means the farm says so about itself. Farms that say they do not spray, without holding organic certification. Plenty of small growers work this way because certification costs more than it returns for them. We record the wording and the page we read it on, and we never certify a farm ourselves or infer one practice from another.
24 of the 48 no-spray farms we list in Illinois publish their own dates, so here is what they say rather than a general rule. The Farmacy Farmstand LLC in Newark: Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm. Open May through October.
2 of the 48 publish a price. The lowest figure any of them prints is "The farm says its current tour pricing is $10 per person, with exceptions made for lower" at Global Garden Refugee Training Farm in Chicago. Every listing here links to the page we read it on and the date we checked.
1 of the 48 have current-year evidence on their own site or an official directory, which is the only thing we count as confirmed. Blacksmith Acres in Dundee: 2026 CSA sign ups are open and the farm calls it its sixth CSA season.
4 of the 48 sell tickets online or ask you to book, and the rest take you at the gate as far as they say publicly. The Farmacy Farmstand LLC in Newark: Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points... Walnut Acres Family Farm in Walnut: It is listed as reservations accepted.
None of the 48 say they are cash only. 16 say they take cards or an app. The rest do not publish how they take payment, so we do not say either way. Every listing here links to the page we read it on and the date we checked.