Adams County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
7 farm and ranch listings in Adams County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Adams County
- Adams County Fair
Run on the Adams County fairgrounds in Mendon, with 4-H shows covering general projects, equine, rabbits, sheep, dairy, swine, goats, poultry and beef. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29-Aug. 4, 2026.
2010 E 1250th St, Mendon, IL 62351 Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Adams County
- Mill Creek Farm
Mill Creek Farm is a pick-your-own and farm stand operation in Quincy, Adams County, offering pumpkins, strawberries, asparagus and pre-picked produce. Address: 2833 S. 48th Street.
2833 S. 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305 | 217-222-8430 Website
Organizations in Adams County
- Adams County 4-H Foundation
Foundation that pays project expenses, workshops, awards and state or national event fees for Adams County 4-H members; annual awards include Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year and the I Dare You Award.
330 S. 36th Street, Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-223-8380 - Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District
Landowners in Adams County turn to the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District in Quincy for conservation technical help, cost-share programs and soil and water education.
Quincy, IL
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Adams County
- JBJ Market
Daily roadside market on Highway 24 in Clayton, west of Quincy, open every afternoon into the evening.
214 Highway 24, Clayton, IL 62324 - Quincy Historic District Farmers Market
Seasonal farmers market at 2372 E. 603rd Lane in Ursa, open Tuesday and Saturday 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., May-September.
2372 E. 603rd Lane, Ursa, IL 62376
Ag Education in Adams County
- Adams County Ag Literacy Program
School program teaching apples, pumpkins, livestock, soils, corn, soybeans and wind turbines; in 2016-17 it reached 9,065 students in 307 classroom visits with help from local FFA chapters.
Quincy, IL
Helpful Guides for Adams County
- Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts
How Illinois's 97 soil and water conservation districts work: elected five-member boards, how directors are chosen, cost-share rules and the 10-year maintenance requirement, streambank help, funding, and how to reach your district.
- Illinois County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Illinois county fairs and junior livestock shows: 2026 fair dates, who can show, ownership and tagging rules, YQCA and entry deadlines, health and drug rules, State Fair requirements and sales.
- University of Illinois Extension: Offices, 4-H and Help for Producers
What University of Illinois Extension offers: 27 units serving all 102 counties, how to find your office, 4-H ages and livestock training rules, state events like the General Project Show, and help for producers and gardeners.