Boone County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
8 farm and ranch listings in Boone County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Boone County
- Boone County 4-H General Projects Day
Saturday judging of 4-H general projects, open to the public for viewing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Held each year; the most recent dates posted are for July 10, 2027.
111 W. 1st St., Belvidere, IL 61008 | 815-544-3710 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Boone County Official event details - Boone County 4-H Shows
Week of 4-H livestock and project shows at the Boone County Fairgrounds, open to the public. Held each year; the most recent dates posted are August 10-15, 2027.
8847 IL-76, Belvidere, IL 61008 | 815-544-3710 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Boone County Official event details - Boone County Fair
A week-long fair in Belvidere, where the Boone County 4-H shows are also held at the fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 11-16, 2026.
- Boone County Farm Stroll
Free self-guided tour of Boone County farms with a stamped passport and raffle; the 2026 edition added Meyers Family Farm in Capron and Farmers Rising in Caledonia. Held each year; the most recent date was October 4, 2026.
8791 IL Route 76, Belvidere, IL 61008 | 815-544-3710 | Organizer: University of Illinois Extension Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Boone County
- Edwards Apple Orchard Poplar Grove
Edwards Apple Orchard Poplar Grove sits in Poplar Grove, Boone County, and is known for apples, raspberries, pumpkins, hay rides, a hay maze, pony rides, cider and donuts. Address: 7601 Centerville Road.
7601 Centerville Road, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 | 815-765-2234 Website
Organizations in Boone County
- Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District
Based in Belvidere, the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District supports Boone County producers with erosion control, cover crop and drainage guidance plus local conservation outreach.
Belvidere, IL
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Boone County
- Belvidere Farmers Market and Crafts
Seasonal farmers market at 1940 N. State St. in Belvidere, open Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., June 1-October 25.
1940 N. State St., Belvidere, IL 61008
Ag Education in Boone County
- Boone County 4-H
Youth development program where members pick their own projects and clubs; yearly events include a public speaking contest, general projects day, dog show and the August 4-H shows.
205 Cadillac Ct., Belvidere, IL | 815-544-3710
Helpful Guides for Boone 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.