Non-GMO Farms in Illinois 2026

📍 Minooka, IL

In the farm's own words: "We sell fresh seasonal organic vegetables, seasonal organic produce, strawberries, onions, asparagus, beets, eggplant, lettuce, cabbage, sugar snap peas, green beans, purple beans, scallions."

🌱 non-GMO, pasture-raised (farm's own description)

📍 Chicago, IL

In its own words: "We carefully and lovingly raise USDA Organic Certified wheatgrass on rich, worm-composted soil. Our fresh cut greens are delicious as low-calorie snack foods." It says it is certified USDA organic and certified by the Global Organic Alliance Inc.

🌱 non-GMO, USDA organic (farm's own description)

📍 Newark, 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: Chicken, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Meat, Poultry & Game, Turkey. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Since our founding in 2010, Ferndell Farms has strived to mimic our animals natural lifestyles as much as possible. Copiousness amounts of sunshine, lush abundance of green pastures, plenty of open space to roam and explore, fresh water and non-gmo locally sourced grains are just a few of the things our animals get. With our poultry and fowl getting the highest quality of life with diets that provide optimal nutrition and low stress environments, this translates directly into more nutritious and delicious food for you, your family and loved ones.. We raise chickens, ducks, lambs, guinea fowls and turkeys for eggs and meat.

🌱 non-GMO (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.

📍 Chicago, 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, selling at farmers markets, online ordering, retail. Products as published in that directory: Asparagus, Baked Goods, Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Fruit, Garlic, Gourds (Edible), Greens, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Hot Peppers (Chili Peppers), Kale, Lettuce, Microgreens, Mustard, Okra, Onions, and 14 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: At Eden Place Farms, young people and adults can truly connect with their food. We offer workshops ranging from Composting to Cooking with Seasonal Produce, but the best way to learn about urban agriculture is to dig with us in the fields! Contact us to learn more about upcoming workshops and volunteer opportunities.

🌱 non-GMO, USDA organic (farm's own description)

💵 CSA shares run $18 to $37. Farm merchandise: a tee shirt $15 and a farm hat $10.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: restrooms. It is listed as family-friendly, kid's activities. The farm describes its growing as organic, non-GMO and vegan, and runs workshops, a farm store and a farmers market alongside microgreens.

📍 Woodstock, 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: Beef, Meat, Poultry & Game. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: We raise beef cattle the old-fashioned way, without the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones, steroids, or implants. Our cattle graze on pasture land as the seasons permit and are also fed home-grown hay, forages and supplemented with home-grown non-GMO grain. The cattle are never fed animal by-products. All of our calves are born and humanely raised on our farm, which has been in the family since the 1840s. We utilize Black Angus and Limousin Genetics for lean, tasty beef. Our beef is processed at a nearby USDA-inspected facility, and is sold frozen at the Woodstock Farmers' Market or year-round by appointment at the farm. Local delivery also available.

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 Harvard, IL

In the farm's own words: "North Sky Farm is an USDA Certified Organic family farm nestled in the rolling hills of Northern Illinois. We are dairy farmers and cheese makers." Its cave-aged Tallgrass brie is made from organic grass-fed cow's milk at its on-farm creamery, and it labels its products "USDA Certified Organic. Non-GMO. No Antibiotics. Grass-Fed."

🌱 grass-fed, USDA organic, non-GMO (farm's own description)

💵 Organic artisan small-batch Tallgrass brie $20, a quart of plain kefir $20, a half gallon of whole milk $7.50, drizzle spoons $6 and a cheese warmer $67.

📍 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.

📍 Saint Rose, IL

Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Thu-Fri 3pm-6pm. Open January through November.

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 Decatur, 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, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Chives, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Garlic, Herbs, Hot Peppers (Chili Peppers), Kale, Kohlrabi, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lettuce, Meat, Poultry & Game, Okra, Onions, Oregano, Parsley, and 14 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Double D Farms: a husband and wife duo with a chunk of land and an empty nest. We aren't the idle type, so when the kids moved out, we started digging up more of our yard! The next thing we knew, we had a full-blown farm. We grew up in this community and raised our children here (now we raise chickens!). If we wouldn't feed it to our family, we wouldn't feed it to yours! All of our veggies are organically grown from non-GMO seed and are cared for with sweat and hard work, rather than synthetic chemicals and harmful pesticides. At Double D Farms, we believe in sustainability and affordability. That's why we offer a CSA program.

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 Cerro Gordo, 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: Buckwheat, Corn, Grains & Oilseeds. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: For over 50 years, Clarkson has been an industry pioneer in the production and supply of Non-GMO and organic corn and soybeans. Clarkson's unique niche product focus and supply chain management begins with nurturing relationships with our farmer partners to produce consistent, high-quality specialty corns and soybeans.

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 Dwight, IL

In its own words: "Our family raises organic, non-GMO grains on a small farm in Illinois, from start to finish." The farm says it started with its first certified organic sweet corn and has expanded to organic oats, wheat, popcorn, peas, soybeans and buckwheat, sold in restaurants and stores from Chicago to St. Louis.

🌱 USDA organic, non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 Liberty, 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: Chicken, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Lamb, Meat, Poultry & Game, Pork, Rabbit, Turkey. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: We, Brett & Emily Mathews, are Dividing Ridge Farm. Brett retired from the Army after 20 years and moved his family back to Liberty, Illinois, where his farm has been in the family since 1858. All of our products are raised by regenerative methods, meaning everything we do is designed to not only feed us, but feed the soil & ecology as well. We raise 100% grass-fed (no feed but fresh pasture forage and hay) lamb with rotational grazing practices. Following the sheep, we free range our layer hens to not only produce eggs, but to sanitize the pasture and glean leftover forage. Our layer hens eat insects, forage, worms and non-GMO feed.

🌱 grass-fed, non-GMO, regenerative (farm's own description)

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📍 Melvin, 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, direct sales. Products as published in that directory: Beef, Cucumbers, Edamame (Soybeans), Lettuce, Meat, Poultry & Game, Onions, Peppers, Scallions, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: We are a family farm. We raise our own non gmo corn fed beef. Non-Gmo Popcorn (White, Yellow & Red), Sweet Corn & Produce in the summer.

🌱 non-GMO (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.

📍 Carlock, 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: Beef, Chicken, Corn, Duck, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Grains & Oilseeds, Lamb, Meat, Poultry & Game, Oats, Pork, Soybeans, Turkey, Wheat. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Farming organically since 1985, Dennis and Emily have USDA-certified organic beef, pork, chicken and eggs available, with lamb, duck, turkey and goose sometimes available. All animals are raised on pastures free of synthetic chemicals and supplemented with non-GMO organic hay and grains raised on the farm. On-farm sales of daily package meats and bulk meats (whole, half, quarter beef or pork) with prior arrangement. Vegetables and eggs are available at Common Ground (Bloomington) in season. Dennis also mixes and sells USDA-certified organic feed. They currently have more than 400 acres of pasture and cropland USDA-certified organic by the ICO.

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 Capron, IL

In the farm's own words: "Farm fresh produce begins in May and continues into November. Throughout the winter, apples and other produce are available."

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 Ashkum, 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, mail order. Products as published in that directory: Beans, Beef, Chicken, Hot Peppers (Chili Peppers), Meat, Poultry & Game, Peppers, Pumpkins, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Turkey, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Our tables are where we come together as family and friends, to nourish our bodies and nourish our souls. With this in mind, we believe that the food we share matters. From a multi-generational farm in Central Illinois, Harvest Table Foods supports wholesome lifestyles by bringing a broad range of all natural products to your table a from our family to yours.

🌱 grass-fed, non-GMO (farm's own description)

ℹ️ The farm describes itself on its own site as grass fed, non GMO meats and produce.

📍 Centralia, 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, online ordering, direct sales. Products as published in that directory: Pork. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Since 1947 Freedom Valley is a family-owned Farm located in Centralia, IL. Our pigs are raised with care and respect, ensuring the highest quality pork products. Our pigs are fed NON-GMO feed. No added growth hormones or antibiotics. USDA inspected.We believe in sustainable farming practices and strive to provide our customers with the best farm-to-table experience possible.

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 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.

📍 Fairbury, IL

Open January through November.

🌱 no-spray, non-GMO (farm's own description)

📍 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.

📍 Oswego, IL

As society shifts towards healthier lifestyles, we would like to make fresh produce more accessible to LaSalle and Kendall Counties. New in 2025, we are working extremely hard to launch Local Roots to make it a success. We will be offering pick your own zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers. We also accept produce orders day before pickup to ensure quality and quantity. We look forward to meeting you.

🌱 non-GMO (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: Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Non-GMO. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Commerical Checks/Accounts, Venmo,Zelle.

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.

📍 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.

📍 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.

📍 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.