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Local Foods in

Winnebago County

University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County is now working with local producers, restaurants, farmers markets and other related community organizations to address issues related to the local foods system in the county and the surrounding area.

A local food system comprises all aspects of food production, food processing, transportation and distribution of food to the market place, food marketing, food consumption and even the disposal of food wastes (from Beyond the Farmers Market, U of I Extension, 2007). U of I Extension is working to bring resources and experts in this field to Winnebago County to provide educational programs and consultation. Partnering with related organizations, we will work with community leaders to determine what the needs are, what consumers need to know, and how we can serve the greater population by providing research-based, unbiased information.

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Northern Illinois

Local Foods Directory

Business D= Farm Direct, M= Farmers Market, C=CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Products D M C

Angelic Organics Bob Bower, 1547 Rockton Rd, Caledonia IL 61011, (815) 389-2746. Deliveries from mid-June—Nov, Wed/Thurs/Sat to Rockford/Chicago area, office hours 7am-4:30pm. Weekly delivery of fresh, biodynamic vegetables and herbs. [email protected], www.angelicorganics.com

Fruits Vegetables Herbs

Asche Bison Farm Allen & Mary Asche, 9141 Sarver Rd, Pecatonica IL 61063, (815) 239-1456. Jan-Dec, call first. Ground bison, brats, and a small selection of roasts and steaks.

Meat

BackYard Gardens Jay Gjerserth, 1050 Gardner St, S Beloit IL 61080, (815) 757-0362. May-Oct, call ahead for days of week, times, and fresh pick. Salad greens, multi-colored radishes and carrots are specialties. Possible cherry tomatos, brussel sprouts and ornamental peppers. Early season peas. Variety of tomato and pepper seedlings. [email protected]

Vegetables

Barnhart's Stone Corner Organic Farm Market John & Cindy Barnhart, 2169 E Honey Creek Rd, Oregon IL 61061, (815) 732-7816. June 1-Nov 1, Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, and other times by appointment. Call for what is in harvest. Farmers market building on property. Many varieties of vegetables, herbs and local honey. [email protected], www.barnhartsstonecornerorganicfarmmarket.com

Fruits & Vegs Eggs Honey Maple Syrup Herbs

Berry Brook Farm David & Barbara Schexnayder, 12305 N Basswood Rd, Winslow IL 61089, (815) 367-3210. Call first. Grass-fed, grass-finished beef. Pasture-raised chicken available in summer. Free-range eggs available year round. [email protected]

Meat Poultry Eggs

Brookwood Farm John Logli, 5937 River Rd, Cherry Valley IL 61016, (815) 985-5053. Call first. Fresh vegetables and herbs. Vegetables are certified naturally grown. [email protected], www.brookwoodfarm.net

Vegetables Herbs

Buck's Fresh Eggs Adale Buck, 10001 N Hoisington Rd, Byron IL 61010, (815) 234-2608. July-Sept, Mon-Sat. Free-range eggs. Variety of vegetables including carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, peppers, tomatoes, rhubarb, collard greens, swiss chard, onions. Herbs including mint, rosemary, parsley.

Vegetables Eggs Herbs

Bushnell’s Walnut Creek Farms Ned & Lyrah Bushnell, 6016 E Macklin Rd, Stillman Valley IL 61084, (815) 218-0059. By appointment. Beef orders taken year round for Fall delivery. 2nd generation family farm and cattle producers. Small herd of Angus/Limousin are grass-fed and grain-finished for a high quality beef. Corn feed is grown on farm using conservation no-till practices. Oats and alfalfa feed are also grown locally. No added growth hormones, hormone implants, antibiotics, animal by-products, steroids, or stimulants. Sold by whole, ½ or ¼. Beef processed at federally inspected local meat processing facility.

Meat

Carroll County Locker Barbara & Bob Hartman, 122 E Carroll St, Lanark IL 61046, (815) 493-2370. Jan-Dec, Mon-Fri, 7:30am-noon & 12:30-5pm, Sat 8am-noon. Small processing plant that offers locally raised beef and hogs. Sell beef by sides or quarters, hogs by 1/2 or whole. Retail meat case with frozen cuts of beef and pork, some poultry, cut for special orders.

Meat Poultry

Cedar Creek Organics Jeff & Donna Lubbers, 2744 E Factory Rd, Dakota IL 61018, (815) 563-4014. May-Oct, call first. Certified organic. We attend Edgebrook and Freeport Farmers Markets. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, rhubarb, variety of vegetables from asparagus to zucchini, poultry, eggs, milk, grains. Flowers and vegetable plants. [email protected], www.cedarcreekorganics.com

Fruits Vegetables Poultry & Eggs Dairy—Milk Grains

Chestnut Cliff Farm Phil Bardell, Pat Leininger, Michael Prescott 2535 US Hwy 20 E, Freeport IL 61032. Attend Farmers Markets May-Oct. Wide variety of vegetables, melons and berries, including strawberries, raspberries, and mulberries. Attend Edgebrook, North End Commons, and Freeport farmers markets. To buy directly from the farm call 815-275-9046 to make an appointment, or email [email protected].

Fruits Vegetables

Circle G Grass Fed Beef Bruce & Lois Gerloff, 14612 Perkins Rd, Woodstock IL 60098, (815) 382-7852. Jan-Dec, by appointment. All natural, all grass-fed beef (no grain feeding). Available by the whole, 1/2 or 1/4. More information available upon request. [email protected] www.greatbeef.net

Meat

Clear View Farm Sandra Schrader, 10444 Crego Rd, Waterman IL 60556, (815) 264-9047. May-Oct, Sundays, 1-6pm. U-Pick strawberries for approx 4 weeks (June), naturally raised lamb in Sept, tomatoes mid July—Sept, eggs when available, cormo wool/rovings, handspun and millspun yarn. Tours of this "modern day homestead" on Sundays, 1-6pm, May-Oct. [email protected]

Fruits Meat Eggs

Curran's Orchard Patrick Curran, 6385 Kilburn Ave, Rockford IL 61101, (815) 963-7848. Open July 1-15 for cherries, then closed until the Labor Day-Dec 1 season, Tues-Sun, 9am-6pm. Apples, raspberries, cherries, pumpkins, fresh pressed cider, pies, apple donuts, sandwiches, honey, maple syrup, salad dressings, jams, jellies, craft items. Pick Your Own cherries, apples, pumpkins, and raspberries. [email protected], www.curransorchard.com

Fruits Honey Maple Syrup

Cottonwood Acres Peggy & Scott Whitney, 14592 Edwardsville Rd, Winnebago IL 61088, (815) 247-8702. Supply varies by season; call first. Mon-Sat, 7am-6pm. Beef, Boer goats, sheep, and pigs. Processed at Eickman’s in Seward IL. Goats and sheep sold live. Spring perennial plants. [email protected]

Meat

Damn Near Organic Produce Jake Henry, 4125 Oak Lane Rd, Rockford IL 61109, (815) 262-9761. July-Sept. Variety of vegetables emphasizing tomatoes, peppers and spices. Attend Byron (Sat) and Midtown (Fri) farmers markets. [email protected]

Vegetables


Dea Dia Organics Jeff & Jen Miller, 415 Flanders Ln, Grayslake IL 60030, (847) 207-6292. Certified organic. 50 varieties of vegetables including baby beets, salad and cooking greens, fingerling potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, garlic, broccoli, sweet corn, onions, cucumbers and squash. CSA offering full and half shares. Attend farmers markets: Lake Bluff (Fri am) and Deerfield (Sat am). www.dea-dia.com, [email protected]

Fruits Vegetables

Dutch Windmill Heather Bennett, 415 11th Ave, Fulton IL 61252. Windmill address: corner of 10th Ave and 1st St. (815) 589-2616. May-Oct, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Fresh, stone-ground flour (corn, wheat, rye, buckwheat) sold at mill. [email protected], www.cityoffulton.us

Grains

Edwards Apple Orchard West Mike & Lynn Edwards, 8218 Cemetery Rd, Winnebago IL 61088, (815) 963-2261. Sept 1-Oct. 30, Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm, Nov, Mon-Sun 9am-5pm Apple orchard with Apples, raspberries, pumpkins, squash, gourds, popcorn and ornamental corn. We sell produce, gifts and our homemade cider donuts from our circa 1891 barn.

Fruits & Veg Honey Dairy/Cheese U-pick

Eickman's Processing Michael Eickman, Lori Eickman, & Tom Eickman, PO Box 118, 3226 S Pecatonica Rd, Seward IL 61077, (815) 247-8451. Jan-Dec, Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-noon. Locally raised beef, pork, and lamb sold by whole or 1/2s, full-service processing for local farmers to allow farmers to move their animals directly to the end consumer, a federally inspected meat processing facility. [email protected] www.eickmans.com

Meat

Enjoy Pioneer Farm Carol Burnidge, 17 N 400 Big Timer Rd, Hampshire IL 60140, (847) 683-2863. April-Dec, Mon-Sun, Self serve or call. Potted perennials and annual flowers, sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, lambs and goats for sale. Also harvest decorations (broom corn, Indian corn, popcorn) and Christmas wreaths. All sold at farm stand on property. [email protected], www.enjoypioneerfarm.com

Vegetables

Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery Pam Rosmann, 395 W Cedarville Rd, Freeport IL 61032. (815) 563-4665. Jan-Dec, Memorial Day-Halloween Sat-Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri 11am-7pm. Nov 1-Memorial Day Wed/Thurs/Sat 11am-5pm,Fri 11am-7pm, Sun Noon-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day. Serving red, white, red and fruit wines. Tasting room, pergola and deck. Tour the vineyard and see wine being made. [email protected], www.famousfossilwinery.com

Fruit

Farm Direct Black Angus Mark & Linda Schramer, 8N840 Lakin Rd, Maple Park IL 60151, (815) 895-4691. Jan-Dec, Sat, 9am-4pm. Other hours by appointment. Black Angus Beef, from calves to fat steers grown on farm. Hormone free and antibiotic free. Chickens are free range, hormone free, and antibiotic free. Attend farmers markets in St Charles, Batavia, Elburn, Sycamore, Wasco and Geneva Green Market. [email protected], farmdirectblackangus.com

Meat Poultry

Farmer Nick's Pasture Raised Meat & Eggs Nick Janovski, W4766 State Line Rd, Walworth WI 53184, (262) 275-8697. Jan-Dec. Attend Farmers Markets in Crystal Lake and Woodstock. Call for current produce. [email protected]

Fruit Meat & Poultry Eggs, Honey

First Hand Harvest CSA A collaborative effort between four farms to bring you the freshest vegetables money can buy. Farm members are Brookwood Farm, Hazzard Free Farm, Mighty Sprout Farm, and Pine Row Farm. All of the farms are Certified Naturally Grown. Season is 20 weeks. Full share is $600 and half share is $450; eggs are $80. You may choose from 3 convenient Rockford locations, Roscoe, or Pecatonica for pickup. More info: (815) 289-1431, [email protected], www.firsthandharvest.com

Fruit Vegetables Poultry Eggs Herbs

Free Range Farm Michelle Schryver, 9486 N Fork Creek Rd, Shannon IL 61078, (815) 235-2141, (815) 864-2011. Mid-May - Oct. Farm Fresh eggs available all year. Attend Freeport Farmers Market (Sat, mid-May - Oct 4) with fresh eggs, rhubarb, asparagus, kohlrabi, peas, green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, zucchini, green peppers, ornamental corn, quick breads, yeast breads, rolls. [email protected]

Vegetables Eggs

Freedom Organix Cindy Nawiesniak, 8406 Maxton Rd, Harvard IL 60033, (847) 910-1160. 20-week CSA with seasonal vegetables, herbs and flowers. Attend Woodstock Farmers Market. On-farm farmstand during harvest season for squash and pumpkins. Grass-fed beef. Free range, pastured, all-natural eggs. Turkeys for holiday delivery. [email protected], www.freedomorganix.com

Vegetables Meat Poultry Eggs Herbs

Funguy Farm Ken & Elaine Gallenbeck, 147 S Bolen Rd, Pecatonica IL 61063, (815) 985-6190, (815) 234-5522. May-Oct, Attend Midtown and Byron Farmers Markets. Variety of all-natural, seasonal vegetables. [email protected]

Vegetables

Harms Farm & Garden Center Dennis Harms, 4727 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry IL 60050, (815) 385-5385. April 1-Dec 24, Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm. Homegrown produce: sweet corn, tomatoes, melons (starting July1). Homegrown bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials (starting April). Attend local farmers markets including McHenry and Wauconda (Thurs), Crystal Lake (Sat). Fall festival starting Oct 1. Holiday gift shop starting Nov 17. [email protected]

Vegetables

Harrison Market Gardens Bill & Jill Beyer, 9024 Harrison Rd, Winnebago IL 61088, (815) 629-2126. May 20-Nov 1, Prearranged days, but flexible. A U-Pick subscription garden that uses organic methods. Weekly and biweekly subscriptions available each year. Crops include asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, heirloom tomatoes and melons, and the entire gamut of traditional summer vegetables. [email protected]

Fruits Vegetables


Haylo Farm-Texas Longhorn Beef Open year round. Call for appointment. Grass-fed, farm raised, con-finement free, natural, NO antibiotics/hormones/preservatives . Sell all cuts from ground beef to T-bones and jerky. [email protected] www.texaslonghornsofillinois.com Steve & Tricia Angell, 15199 Best Rd, Davis IL 61019, (815) 440-3367.

Meat

Hazzard Free Farms PYO CSA/First Hand Harvest CSA Andrea Hazzard, 5111 Ahrens Rd, Pecatonica IL 61063, (815) 289-1431. May-Oct, CSA members have access 6 days a week. Certified Naturally Grown. 3/4 bushel for $20.00 minimum of 10 weeks. Heirloom and vintage veggies from arugula to zucchini and a wide variety of fresh herbs. Hazzard Free Farm is a proud member of First Hand Harvest CSA. See listing at www.localharvest.org and find us on Facebook. www.firsthandharvest.com, [email protected].

Vegetables Poultry Herbs

Helge Homestead Andrew Helge, 4654 Latham Rd, Rockford IL 61101, (815) 315-9551. Jan-Dec, open to public on Sat, call ahead. Closed Sun. Artisanal-grade produce grown from the highest quality heirloom seeds using bio-diverse methods. Micro greens, culinary herbs, salad mixes, and pastured eggs offered year round. Seasonal produce includes rare and delicious tomatoes, potatoes, honey, and a variety of nutri-ent-dense vegetables. [email protected], www.helgehomestead.com

Vegetables Eggs Honey Herbs

Irish Grove Farms, Inc. Jackie Flynn Batista, 9027 Best Rd, Pecatonica IL 61063, (815) 239-1325. A 4th generation family farm in tradition to organics. Grass-fed beef and pastured eggs are the main products. Pastured poultry possibly available in future. [email protected], www.irishgrove.blogspot.com

Meat Eggs

Jones Country Meats 204 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock IL 60098, (815) 337-0300. Jan-Dec, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. Locally raised beef, pork, bison and venison. info@jonescountrymeats, www.jonescountrymeats.com

Meat

Jones Packing Company Ray E Jones, 22701 Oak Grove Rd, Harvard IL 60033, (815) 943-4488. Jan-Dec, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm. Offer steer (beef), pork, and misc cold cuts and cheese.

Meat Dairy-cheese

Juda Springs Farm Cindy Palombi, Dave Kostka, W3103 Giese Rd, Juda WI 53550, (608) 934-1070, (608) 214-8132. Selling from Mid-May-Oct, Saturdays 8am-12noon at the North End Farmers Market. Variety of organic vegetables. Heirloom tomatoes, lettuce and other greens. Vegetable and herb plants in spring, fall decorations including bittersweet, and honey in fall. [email protected]

Fruits & Vegs Honey Grains

Kauffman Turkey Farms Robert Kauffman, 8519 Leland Rd, Waterman IL 60556, (815) 264-3470. Mon-Fri, Sat by appointment, 7:30am-Noon & 12:30-4pm. Fresh dressed and smoked turkey from November to December. Frozen turkey and turkey parts including ground turkey and turkey sausages all year round. [email protected] www.hokaturkeys.com

Poultry

Kinnikinnick Farm David & Susan Cleverdon, 21123 Grade School Rd, Caledonia IL 61011, (815) 292-3288. May-Nov, Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5pm. Certified organic. Salad greens, Italian & American cooking greens, chicories, 26 varieties of tomatoes, root crops, culinary herbs, seasonal specialties like asparagus, snap peas, and winter squash. Attend Chicago's Green City Market in Lincoln Park (Wed), and Evanston Farmers Market (Sat). [email protected], www.kinnikinnickfarm.com

Vegetables Herbs

Krusen Grass Farms, LLC Sue & Altfrid Krusenbaum, W3194 County Rd D, Elkhorn WI 53121, (262) 642-7312. Certified organic, grass-fed beef only available in the fall in 1/2s or 1/4s. Certified organic, pastured eggs (available 7 months of year). Pick up at farm per arrangement. [email protected], www.krusengrassfarms.com

Meat Eggs

The Little Red Shed Marla Price, 9578 N Second St, Roscoe IL 61073 & 5694 Swanson Rd, Roscoe IL 61073, (815) 742-9736. May Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, June-Aug Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sept. Wed-Sat 1pm-5pm Crops include peas, a variety of lettuce & spinach, tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, cucumbers, pep-pers, beets, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and other squash varieties. [email protected]

Vegetables Grains

Margie’s Grass Kickin’ Chicken, LLC Margaret Nelson, 8709 Elevator Rd, Roscoe IL 61073, (815) 742-0008. Seasonal vegetables including arugula, salad mix, spinach, beets, carrots, radishes, potatoes, cucum-bers, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, onions and more. Fresh brown eggs (year round, self-serve, 8am-7pm), whole-hog pork sausage and pasture raised chickens. Never any chemicals, antibiotics or MSG in products. Call ahead for availability or to pick up meat. CSA available. Attend Beloit Farmers Market (Sat). [email protected]

Vegetables Meat Poultry Eggs

Mary’s Berries Mary Cotter, 11422 N Rockton Ave, Rockton IL 61072, (815) 624-1125. June-July, Mon-Sat 8am-5pm. Call first for extended hours. Strawberries grown with organic methods. No pesticides or herbi-cides. Organic fertilizer. Future raspberry crops.

Fruits

Medearis Apiary Doug Medearis, 10587 Trask Bridge Rd, Pecatonica IL 61063, (815) 961-8043. Jan-Dec, Mon-Sun 8am-6pm. Honey, beeswax candles, beeswax, soap, lip balm, plants. North End Commons and Klehm Farmers Markets. [email protected]

Honey


Mighty Sprout Farm/First Hand Harvest CSA Michael Keefe, 8395 Spring Brook Rd, Rockford IL 61114, (815) 721-7386. Jan-Dec, Mon-Sun, daily hours. Pastured, free-range chicken eggs year round. Certified Naturally Grown vegetables in season. Asparagus, raspberries, blackberries. Heirloom tomatoes, spinach and other greens, plus various root crops. [email protected], www.firsthandharvest.com

Fruits Vegetables Eggs

Moonglow Farms Heidi & Eric Lindroth, 17277 Laube Rd, Davis IL 61019, (608) 219-4294, (815) 494-7261. Produce April-Nov, Plants April-Sept, Saturdays. Year-round herbal vinegars and herbal teas. Evening hours by appointment; call first. Wide selection of heirloom vegetable and herb plants, combination containers/herbal garden containers, and salad bowls. Wide selection of heirloom produce that varies by season. Attend North End Farmers Market (Sat am). [email protected]

Vegetables Herbs

Mothership Farm Judy & Randy Sealey, 1106 W Rock Grove Rd, Orangeville IL 61066, (815) 908-1804. Vegetables, eggs, fresh poultry, flowers, goat's milk soap, soy candles, chicks, ducks, goslings. Boer goats and Myotonic (Fainting) goats. [email protected], www.freewebs.com/mothershipfarm

Vegetables Poultry Eggs Meat

Murray’s Market Ray & Sheryl Murray, 7652 N Meridian Rd, Rockford IL 61101, (815) 969-8104. June-Sept, Mon-Sun, farm stand is self-serve. Strawberries, red and black raspberries, onions, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, cabbage, beans also scrubbies and dish rags. Our road is under construction watch for detour signs, we are still accessible! [email protected]

Fruit Vegetables Maple Syrup

Norton Farm Inc Caryl Norton, 39W369 Rt 64, St Charles IL 60175, (630) 377-8118. May 1-Oct 31, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Spring annuals and perennials, asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes, raspberries, sweet corn, squash, and more. Pumpkins and fall decorations. Full service produce stand. www.nortonsproduce.com

Fruits Vegetables

Open Range Products Kathy Spataro McGinty, 14081 Berglund Rd, PO Box 726, Pecatonica IL 61063, (815) 239-1217. Beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, duck, geese, eggs. Naturally pasture raised and grain-fed. No antibiotics, steroids or growth hormones. Call for availability and farm tours.

Meat Poultry Eggs

Oriana's Oriental Orchard Oriana KC Kruszewski, 8429 N Harding Ave, Skokie IL 60076, (847) 673-9175. Sept-Oct, Sat & Sun, call for hours. Asian pears, American pears, black currant, American black walnut, pawpaws, potted fruit trees.

Fruits Nuts

Pheasant Hill Farm Ken & Barbara Frampton, 9710 Telegraph Rd, Winnebago IL 61088, (815) 964-8552. Variety of in-season vegetables and fruits beginning with asparagus and strawberries. Progressing through season with lettuce, raspberries, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, squash, green beans, peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, gourds, pumpkins, grapes, apples, pears and more. Attend local farmers markets including Winnebago and North End Commons.

Fruits Vegetables

Phil's Fresh Beef, Inc. 10296 West Grove Rd, Forreston IL 61030, (815) 238-3118. Pastured corn-fed beef by the 1/4. No antibiotics or hormones. Order in July for early December pick-up. [email protected]

Meat

Pine Row Farm/First Hand Harvest CSA Don & Tresea Larson, 11449 Havenswood Rd, Roscoe IL 61073, (815) 540-1053. Certified Naturally Grown produce in season, eggs from pastured hens, and dairy goats. Member of First Hand Harvest CSA. www.pinerowfarm.net, [email protected] www.firsthandharvest.com

Vegetables Eggs Dairy—Milk

Potluck Farm Kristine Schnor, 4649 Bates Rd, Belvidere IL 61108, (815) 544-9782. Locally grown grains including several varieties of wheat, oats, and rye. Available year round (as supplies last). Order as whole grain or freshly ground into flour. New crop is harvested late July. Email ([email protected]) or call for details. See also Potluck Farm listing at www.localharvest.org,

Fruits Vegetables Grains

R Family Farm Mike & Cindee Robinson, 6501 N Boone School Rd, Poplar Grove IL 61065, (815) 519-4341. Jan-Dec, Mon-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm, or by appointment. We invite you to try a new way to buy your Meat! R Family Farm offers naturally raised chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb and goat meat. Eggs and vegetables are also available. We use No Hormones, antibiotics, or steroids! Animals are raised on pasture as nature intended. All meat is taken to Federally Inspected Processing Plants. Our feed is ground fresh weekly here on our farm. [email protected], www.r-family-farm.com

Vegetables Meat Poultry Eggs Honey

Raines Honey Farm Phillip Raines, 16566 Best Rd, Davis IL 61019, (815) 248-3321. Jan-Dec, Mon-Sun. Honey, pollen, beeswax, lip balm, soap and lotion bars. [email protected], www.raineshoneyfarm.com

Honey

Richardson Farms Larry Richardson, 7245 Owen Center Rd, Rockford IL 61101, (815) 965-5000. Aug-Oct, Mon-Sun, 8:30am-dark. Sweet Corn, pumpkins, squash.

Vegetables

John D Rowley 415 W Cunningham, Winnebago IL 61088, (815) 335-2821. Aug-Oct, Mon & Tue, various hours. Berries including raspberries and blackberries. Vegetables in season including potatoes. Cut flowers. Attend Winnebago Farmers Market (Fri).

Fruits Vegetables

Scotch Hill Farm Tony & Dela Ends, 910 Scotch Hill Rd, Brodhead WI 53520, (608) 897-4288. Vegetables, meat, eggs, goat milk soap and products. Soap and vegetable stalls at Oak Park Market (IL—Sat am) and Fitchburg Market (WI—Thurs pm). [email protected], [email protected], www.scotchhillfarm.com

Vegetables Meat Eggs


Springbrook (Wengers) Cheese Inc. 12805 N Springbrook Rd, Davis IL 61019, (815) 865-5855. Wholesale and Retail producer of swiss & muenster cheeses. Open 5am-2pm Mon-Fri, 5am-Noon Sat

Dairy—Cheese

Stan’s Gourmet Vegetables Stanley Johnson, 13454 Beaverton Rd, Poplar Grove IL, 61065, (815) 765-3140. Advance orders taken by phone during daily business hours, 8am-6pm. Attend Edgebrook and Belvidere farmers markets. Strawberries, basil, early season vegetables, tomatoes, garlic, dry onions, peppers, autumn raspberries, winter squash, and designer pumpkins and gourds. [email protected]

Fruits Vegetables Herbs

Sulzer Beef Mike Sulzer & Jim Sulzer, (sales) W256N5832 N Hill Dr, Sussex WI 53089, (262) 538-4382. Beef available April-June. Delicious natural beef produced with no growth hormones, no antibiotics and no animal by-products. Sulzer Beef raises own corn, oats and alfalfa for finishing, and rotationally pastures cow/calf herd on the rolling limestone hills of Green County. Variety of packages available including 1/8 (custom packed), 1/4 (split-side), side and whole beef. Farm located at W4790 Sulzer Rd, Monroe WI 53566. [email protected], www.sulzerbeef.com

Meat

Susie's Garden Patch Susie & Doug Silberhorn, 10258 US Hwy 20, Garden Prairie IL 61038, (815) 597-3011. May-Oct 31, Mon-Sat 9am-6:30pm, Sun noon-5pm. Attend local farmers markets including Edgebrook (Wed), Colonial Village (Fri), Belvidere, Dodge Lanes (Sat). U-Pick Vegetables: asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, peppers, hot pepper, egg plant, okra, brussel sprouts, cabbage. Fruit: Michigan strawberries, blueberries, and peaches. [email protected], www.susiesgardenpatch.com

Fruits Vegetables

Tierney Farm Alan & Daryl Tierney, 11532 Rt 173, PO Box 188, Capron IL 61012, (815) 569-2277. Jan-Dec, call first. Goat meat. Goats are fed grain, grass, alfalfa and hay. No hormones or stimulants; mostly natural. [email protected], www.tierneyradiator.com

Meat

Torkelson Cheese Company Duane & Cheryl Torkelson, 9453 W Louisa Rd, Lena IL 61048, (815) 369-5547, (815) 369-4265. Cheese store: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm and Sat 8am-1pm. See demonstrations through viewing window: best Mon-Fri before 12noon. Manufacturer of a variety of award winning cheeses including brick, muenster, quesadilla, and asadero. Torkelson Cheese purchases quality milk from local farmers and produces more than 30,000 pounds of cheese per day. To place an order, simply call the cheese store clerk at (815) 369-4265. www.torkelsoncheese.com

Dairy—Cheese

Twin Garden Farms Gary Pack, 23017 Rt 173, Harvard IL 60033, (815) 943-7448. Aug-Sept 10, Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. Mirai sweetcorn, tomatoes, melons, watermelons, honey. [email protected], www.twingardenfarms.com

Fruits Vegetables Honey

Von Bergen's Country Market Bobette Von Bergen, 9805 Rt 173, Hebron IL 60034, (815) 648-2332. Mid-July - Oct 31, Mon-Sun, 8:30am-6pm. Attend Woodstock Farmers Market (Tues) & Hebron Country Market on the 3rd Sunday of the month May-Oct. Sweet corn, tomatoes, muskmelons, peppers, cauliflower, beets, broccoli, summer squash, winter squash, fall decorations, green beans, large variety of fruits, other vegetables in season. [email protected], www.vonbergens.com

Fruits Vegetables

Wagners Produce Bob Wagner, 6302 N Main St, Union IL 60180, (815) 703-4980, (815) 923-2556. Mid-June - mid-Sept (or later depending on season), Mon-Fri 3pm-dark, Sat-Sun 7am-dark, call first (farm is 3 miles away). Attend Farmers Markets in Marengo (Fri noon-5pm), (Sat 11-4), (Sun 11-3) in front of Joe’s Place on Rte 20 and Huntley (Sat 8am-noon). Sweet corn, zucchini, yellow and green beans, green and red cabbage, broccoli, yellow and red onions, muskmelons, kolhrabi, pickles, cucumbers, peppers (yellow, green, hot, red), plum and cherry tomatoes, beets, squash (winter, acorn, butternut). [email protected]

Fruits Vegetables

Waterman Winery & Vineyards, Inc. Terrie & Alexa Tuntland, 11582 Waterman Rd, Waterman IL 60556, (815) 264-3268. April-Dec, Sat & Sun, Noon-4pm. Grapes grown on vineyard's farm for wines. Red and white wines are handcrafted on the farm. Some fruit wines also available including pumpkin, apple, pear, peach and cherry. Farmers markets in DeKalb, Sycamore and Sugar Grove. Sat & Sun or by appointment. [email protected], www.sunsetwines.net

Fruits Vegetables

Wild Goose Farm at Prairie Crossing Meg Runyan, 32400 Harris Rd, Grayslake IL 60030, (630) 945-8361. Produce available June-Oct. Attend Libertyville (Thurs 7am-1pm) and Northfield (Sat 7:30am-Noon.) Farmers Markets. Variety of vegetables and herbs. In the process of organic certification. [email protected]

Vegetables Herbs

Willow Lea Stock Farm Michele Aavang, 10414 Aavang Rd, Woodstock IL 60098, (815) 648-4210. Beef raised naturally without the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones, steroids, or implants. Cattle graze on pasture land as the seasons permit and supplemented with home-grown hay and non-GMO grain. Cattle humanely raised on family farm. Black Angus and Limousin genetics utilized for lean, tasty beef. Beef is processed at nearby USDA inspected facility and sold at local farmers markets including Woodstock and Algonquin, or year-around by appointment. Selection of individual cuts including ground beef, patties, steaks, and roasts are available. Whole beef, halves, or quarters sold for freezer. [email protected], www.willowlea.com

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Wind Ridge Herb Farm Liz Fiorenza, 466 Quail Trap Rd, Caledonia IL 61011, (815) 885-1444. Last week-end in April-Oct 31. July 1-Oct 31, Thurs-Mon, 10am-5pm, or by appointment. Winter hours by appointment. More than 400 varieties of culinary & medicinal herb plants, fresh herbs, and dried packaged herbs. 100 va-rieties of heirloom vegetable plants. Organic herbal teas, dips, seasonings, salad dressings, herb vinegars, and herbal tinctures. [email protected], www.windridgeherbfarm.com

Vegetables Herbs

Windsweep Farm Renee Sheaffer, 320 Palmyra Rd, Dixon IL 61021, (815) 973-3224. Beef and milk avail-able year round. Beef raised naturally with no added hormones or antibiotics. Cattle graze on pasture in spring/summer/fall, and fed hay in winter. Beef sold as quarters, halves, and individual cuts. Seasonal fruits and vegetables. Black walnuts and maple syrup in spring/summer. Visitors to farm welcome Mon-Sat; call first. [email protected]

Fruits & Vegs Meat Nuts Maple Syrup Dairy-Milk Grains

Windy Acres Daryl Srail, 37 W 446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva IL 60134, (630) 232-6429. May-Oct. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Most varieties of vegetables. Attend Farmers Markets including Wheaton, Bartlett, Downers Grove, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, DeKalb, Joliet, Sycamore, and Elgin. [email protected] www.windyacresfarmstand.com

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Woodstock Country Orchard Alex & Dorothy Rash, 17015 Garden Valley Rd, Woodstock IL 60098, (815) 923-4359. Mid-Sept –mid-Oct. Wed-Fri 10am-2pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm. U-pick apples. 12 best varieties including Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Empire, Fuji and Gala. U-pick raspberries. Stiff neck garlic, melons and honey. www.woodstockcountryorchard.com

Fruits Honey

Wright Way Farm Denny & Susan Wright. CSA operating May-Oct. Mon-Sat, 8am-7pm. A MOSA certified organic farm. Vegetables and melons sold at Beloit Farmers Market. Full and half shares in CSA offered with several drop-off locations. Sign-up starts in January of that growing season on a first-come, first-serve basis. http://www.thewrightwayfarm.com

Vegetables Eggs Maple Syrup

Yaeger’s Farm Market Mark Yaeger, 14643 IL Rt 38, DeKalb IL 60115, (815) 756-6005. Mid-April—Oct 31. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. In season homegrown & locally grown fruits & vegetables. Local honey and Wisconsin pure maple syrup. Bedding & vegetable plants, herbs, hanging baskets, container gardens. [email protected], www. yaegersfarmmarket.com

Fruits & Vegs Honey Maple Syrup

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Local Foods in Winnebago County

Why Buy Local?

You Get Exceptional Taste

Local food is fresher & tastes better than food shipped long distances. Our farmers offer varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than shipping and long shelf life.

You Strengthen Our Local Economy

Buying local keeps your dollars circulating in our community. Getting to know the farmers who grow your food builds relationships based on understanding— the foundation of strong communities.

You Support Family Farms

With each local food purchase, you ensure that more of your money spent on food goes to the farmer.

You Protect Your Family's Health

Increasing your fruit and vegetable intake is a healthy move and knowing where your food comes from & how it is grown allows you to buy safe food.

You Protect the Environment

Local food doesn't travel far. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions and packing materials. It also helps make farming more profitable & selling farmland for development less attractive.

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Local Foods Directory Northern Illinois

Farmers Markets

Beloit Farmers Market Saturdays, 8am-1pm, June-Oct . “Meet me at State and Grand”. Market located at 300 block of State St and 400 block of East Grand Ave, Beloit WI. Open-air market in the heart of historic downtown Beloit for over 30 years. Over 60 vendors each week selling local produce, organics, baked goods, honey, jams & jellies, herbs, bedding plants, fish, meat, eggs & cheese, and fresh flowers. More info: Kathleen Braatz, (608) 365-0150, [email protected], www.downtownbeloit.com

Belvidere Farmers Market and Crafts Saturdays, 8am-Noon, June-Oct . Market located in Dodge Lanes parking lot, 1940 N State St, Belvidere IL. Local vegetables, fruits and homemade crafts. Information on locally grown meat (including beef, pork, chickens, turkeys). More info: Cindee Robinson, (815) 519-4341, [email protected]

Byron Sunshine Park Farmers Market Saturdays, 8:30am-12:00, late July through early October . Market is located in Sunshine Park, corner of Peru Street and Illinois Route 2 Byron, IL. Open air market featuring produce, flowers, fair trade items, certified preserves and baked goods. More info: Suzanne Falconer (815) 234-5540 or [email protected] Cherryvale Farmers Market Thursdays, 9am-1pm, May-Oct . Market located at Cherryvale Mall on Perryville Rd directly across from Menards. Fresh fruit & vegetables, cinnamon roasted nuts, fresh baked goods, plants (annuals & perennials), fresh flowers, hanging baskets, cheese and craft items. Sheryl Brennan, (815) 871-1557, [email protected], www.shopcherryvalemall.com

Colonial Village Mall Farmers Market Fridays, 9am-1pm, May-Oct . Market located in parking lot near former Colonial Village Cinema, corner of Alpine and Newburg Roads, Rockford IL. Variety of locally-grown fruit, vegetables and plants. More info: Tammy Buteyn, (815) 398-3350.

Edgebrook Farmers Market Wednesdays, 9am-1pm, first Wed in May-last Wed in O ct . Market located in parking lot at Edgebrook Shopping Center, corner of N Alpine and Highcrest Roads, Rockford IL. Fresh fruit and vegetables, free range meat and poultry delivered as ordered, cinnamon roasted nuts, fresh baked goods, plants (annuals and perennials), fresh floral bouquets and hanging baskets. More info: Sheryl Brennan, (815) 871-1557, [email protected], www.edgebrookshops.com

Midtown Farmers Market Fridays, 3-8pm, May 21-Oct 15 . Jeanine Miller 815-713-7720. Rockford’s Original “Local Only” Market located across from Nicholson Hardware at 1132 2nd Ave. Specializing in “locally grown and produced” items from within 50 miles of the market, such as freshly picked vegetables, fruits, free range eggs, honey, baked goods (including sugar-free), flowers, bedding plants, soap, local crafts and much more. Sponsored by the Natural Food Cooperative of Rockford Inc. www.rockfordcoop.org. Meet your friends, grab a bite to eat from one of our hot food vendors, and listen to live music. A great way to start the weekend!

North End Commons Farmers Market Saturdays, 8am-Noon, May-Oct . Market located in parking lot behind La Di Da Gifts and Antiques, 1416 N Main St, Rockford IL. Featuring fresh produce, free range eggs, organic vegetables, plants, flowers and bakery items. More info: Jeanine at (815) 262-9832 or Renie at (815) 978-3071, [email protected], www.northendcommons.com

Perryville Farmers Market - Saturdays, 9am-1pm, July-September . Market located in the Perryville Commons Shopping Center; enter at Perryville & Fincham intersection - just south of East State Street. Come sample the season's freshest produce, bakery goods, plants, flowers, herbs, spices, and other specialties. Mingle with neighbors and friends at the Eastside market. More info: (815) 229-3000; [email protected]

Rockford City Market Fridays 3-7pm, June 11-Oct 22 . The Rockford City Market provides the very best in a diverse array of farm-produced fruits and vegetables, plants, (bedding, perennial, vegetable and herb) dairy, chicken, meat, breads and grain, flowers and other value-added food items such local wines and craft beers. In addition, quality artisans are also welcome. The market offers a warm, family-friendly environment to residents, and tourists alike with weekly performances and activities for children. The City Market is centrally located in Rockford and is an ideal site to shop and enjoy the river. More info: Becky Genoways (815) 964-4388 [email protected], Rockfordcitymarket.com.

Roscoe Main Street Square Farmers Market Thursdays and Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May-Oct . Market located at Main Street Square Shopping Center, Hwy 251 and Williams Dr, Roscoe IL 61073. Featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables, oat flour, perennials and annuals, honey and bakery goods. More info: (815) 623-9065.

Winnebago Farmers Market Fridays 4-7pm, May-Oct . Market located at Winnebago Village Park, Main and Benton Streets, Winnebago IL. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, cut flowers, potted perennials and baked goods. More info: Merri Carlson, (815) 335-7617.

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