SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M - FARM STROLL IS A SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF MCHENRY COUNTY'S DIVERSIFIED FAMILY FARMS. THERE IS NO BEGINNING OR ...
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Sunday, September 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County’s diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour: just choose the farms you wish to visit and go during the stroll’s timeframe. Please follow all CDC Covid-19 guidelines. There is no charge for Farm Stroll. However, bring some cash; individual farmers will be selling products and produce. Some farms will conduct tours and demonstrations. Follow the farmers’ instructions, respect the animals, and watch your children. Do not bring pets. Wash your hands after exposure to livestock. Visit McHenry County Farm Bureau at mchenrycfb.org or facebook.com/McHenryCountyFarmBureau or call 815-338-1520. Visit University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners at web.extension.illinois.edu/lm, call 815-338-3737, or visit facebook.com/McHenryCoMasterGardener. University of Illinois - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact 815-338-3737. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs. Brochure sponsored by
Alden Hills Organics Farms NEW in 2021 N237 Alden Rd., Walworth WI Alden Hills is a family-owned certified organic farm run by Levi and Emily Powers with one mission: to provide the healthiest, highest-quality pastured meats by building a farm eco-system that enhances both soil and animals. They specialize in grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, and eggs. Aldenhillsorganicfarms.com; 262-275-1070. Toilets available. Wanda Farm NEW in 2021 17419 Hebron Rd., Harvard Wanda Farm is a first-generation regenerative farm run by Joe and Hannah Wanda. Wanda Farm raises and sells grass-fed beef, pastured heritage pigs, pasture-raised chicken and laying hens. Their mission is to connect the consumer with their food; believing that knowing your farmer goes beyond all the food labeling. Wandafarm.net; 815-354-8700. Hephzibah Farms, Inc. 13202 Hebron Rd., Hebron Hephzibah Farms, run by the Millers, sells grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured raised pork, chicken, eggs, and turkeys. They will be selling alpaca drier balls, socks, home-baked goods, and products from local vendors--soap, jam, flavored popcorn, cheese, chocolates and honey scrubs. Hephzibahfarms.com; 847-530-7373. Toilets available. Patyk’s Farm Market and Greenhouse 8519 Route 173, Richmond This first-generation farm grows fruit and vegetables to sell at their home market, three farm markets, and CSA. Myra and John also raise chickens for eggs/meat, and cows, goats, turkeys, and pigs for meat. Myra makes farm-themed goat milk soap. Angie Gianakakis of Annabelle's Bees will share info on raising bees and honey. PatykFarms.com; 847-710-8732. Toilets available. Soulful Prairies NEW in 2021 4706 Alden Rd., Woodstock Linda and her family began this farm with the desire to create a safe place for humans to heal with the support of horses, animals and nature. It has blossomed into a space for Equine Gestalt Therapy, a farm, and a farm stand, bee hives, fairies' walking paths and a labyrinth. They will sell homegrown, pesticide-free produce, honey and more. Soulfulprairies.com; 847-366-6743. Terra Vitae Farms 2719 Greenwood Rd., Woodstock Kevin and Katie Kelley have partnered with Mike and Colleen Biver to develop a regenerative farm focused on producing the healthiest meat conceivably possible. Their approach focuses on biodiversity at every level: microbiome, flora and fauna. Come experience their ever-evolving ecosystem and the diverse heritage breeds. Terravitaefarms.com; 815-345-4047.
Lazy K Ranch NEW in 2021 18209 Collins Rd., Woodstock The Lazy K Ranch is a small family farm offering horse boarding, riding lessons, custom hay baling, and farm-fresh eggs. Visit horses, donkeys, chickens, see antique tractors, and learn how their solar installation works. An established stop on Autumn Drive, they will have vendors on premises for the Stroll. Facebook.com/lazykranchwoodstock; 815-715-2070. Cody’s Farm and Orchard 19502 River Road, Marengo Cody’s is a family-owned business, run by the Purdoms, selling fresh homegrown fruit, vegetables and apple cider donuts. They have a market at the farm, plus two mobile farm stands. Cody’s offers seasonal vegetables, sweet corn, pumpkin and apple picking. They also have goats, cows, rabbits, a corn maze, and lunch options. Codysfarm.com; 815-568-7976. Toilets available. Broadview Farm and Gardens NEW in 2021 18720 IL Route 176, Marengo Farmers Tim and Delicia Brown aim to serve their community and others with a variety of responsibly grown vegetables, fruits, meat, and eggs. They pledge to keep their practices transparent and holistic with the goal of sustainability using minimal amounts of machinery and outside labor. Broadviewfarmandgardens.com; 815-814-0030. HillBunker Farms 4915 Dean Street, Woodstock Damon and Michele Hill run an organic farm that provides organic produce for CSA subscribers, raw honey, Kune-Kune pigs and Baby Doll sheep, and a wide variety of handmade all- natural soaps, body butter, lip balm, foot cream, beard oil, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and much more. Hillbunker-farms.myshopify.com; 815-337-1622. The Fleur de Lis Farm NEW in 2021 15707 Marengo Rd., Union Greg and Anne Ostdick's flower farm offers seasonal flowers, herbs, and botanicals grown with organic farming practices. Pick up a fresh flower bouquet from the Petals in the Pump House, or choose potted annuals and perennials. Buy fresh duck eggs, handcrafted natural soap, or jam from the soap shop. Tour their aviary. Thefleurdelisfarm.com; 815-739-0130. All Grass Farms NEW in 2021 18N681 IL Route 31, Dundee Cliff McConville and Anna Lipinska produce grass-fed beef, licensed raw Guernsey milk, as well as pasture-raised chicken, eggs, turkeys, and pork in a regenerative pasture-based farming system. All products are organically raised and sold in the onsite farm store. They will run hay wagon farm tours during Farm Stroll. Allgrassfarms.com; 847-852-7081. Toilets available.
Farm Stroll 2021 Participants & Map A: Alden Hills Organic Farms, N237 Alden Road, Walworth, WI B: Wanda Farm, 17419 Hebron Road, Harvard, IL C: Hephzibah Farms, 13202 Hebron Road, Hebron, IL D: Patyk’s Farm Market & Greenhouse, 8519 Rt. 173, Richmond E: Soulful Prairies, 4706 Alden Road, Woodstock, IL F: Terra Vitae Farms, 2719 Greenwood Road, Woodstock, IL G: Lazy K Ranch, 18209 Collins Road, Woodstock, IL H: Cody’s Farm and Orchard, 19502 River Road, Marengo, IL I: Broadview Farm and Gardens, 18720 IL Route 176, Marengo J: HillBunker Farms, 4915 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL K: The Fleur de Lis Farm, 15705 Marengo Road, Union, IL L: All Grass Farms, 18N681 IL Route 31, Dundee, IL
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