Franklin County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
5 farm and ranch listings in Franklin County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Franklin County
- Franklin County Fair
The Franklin County Fair runs nine days in July at the fairgrounds on Ken Gray Parkway in Ina, southern Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9-17, 2026.
486 N. Ken Gray Pkwy., Ina, IL Official event details
Organizations in Franklin County
- Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Landowners in Franklin County turn to the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District in Benton for conservation technical help, cost-share programs and soil and water education.
Benton, IL
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Franklin County
- Benton Farmers Market
Benton Farmers Market sets up in Benton, Franklin County, at 414 W. Huddleson St.. The market runs May-Oct, Thursday, 3:00-6:00 pm, with local growers and food vendors selling seasonal produce.
414 W. Huddleson St., Benton, IL 62812 - Valier Farmers Market
Farm-fresh produce and local products are sold at Valier Farmers Market on 11474 Ward Rd. in Valier, Franklin County. Market days and hours: Saturday, 9:00-11:00 am.
11474 Ward Rd., Valier, IL 62891
Ag Education in Franklin County
- University of Illinois Extension Franklin/Jackson/Perry/Randolph/Williamson Unit
Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Franklin County residents.
IL Website
Helpful Guides for Franklin 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.