McLean County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
13 farm and ranch listings in McLean County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in McLean County
- Illinois Farm Bureau Newer Presidents Seminar
A one-day January 2027 seminar for newer county Farm Bureau presidents, held at the IAA Building on Towanda Avenue in Bloomington.
1701 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Agronomy Days Summer Horticulture Field Day
A horticulture field day at Rader Family Farms in Normal, part of the Agronomy Days series for Illinois growers. Held each year; most recent date June 11, 2026.
Normal, IL | Organizer: University of Illinois Extension Official event details - McLean County Fair
McLean County Fair in Bloomington is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 1106 Interstate Drive. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29 to August 2, 2026.
1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL | Organizer: McLean County Fair Official event details
Farms & Ranches in McLean County
- Braffet Berry Farm
Families in Mclean County head to Braffet Berry Farm in Carlock for strawberries. Address: 9010 E 2250 N Rd.
9010 E 2250 N Rd, Carlock, IL 61725 | 309-376-2012 Website - The Farm Store
The Farm Store is a pick-your-own and farm stand operation in Cooksville, Mclean County, offering strawberries sold on Saturdays from late May to mid-June. Address: 28822 E 1900 North Road.
28822 E 1900 North Road, Cooksville, IL | 309-728-2021
Agribusiness in McLean County
- GROWMARK
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative headquartered in Bloomington, McLean County, supplying inputs, grain and energy to local member cooperatives across Illinois.
Bloomington, IL Website
Media & Press in McLean County
- RFD Radio Network
RFD Radio Network, based in Bloomington, McLean County, produces RFD Illinois, the RFD Livestock Report and RFD Today for farm audiences across the state.
Bloomington, IL
Organizations in McLean County
- Illinois Farm Bureau
Statewide farm membership organization that holds an annual meeting in Chicago, leadership conferences, and county field days across Illinois.
1701 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL Website - McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District
The McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District is based in Normal and works with McLean County landowners and farmers on soil erosion control, water quality and conservation planning.
Normal, IL
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in McLean County
- BARN A-FAIR
Seasonal farm and craft fair held at a barn site on N. 2000E Road near Towanda in July and October. Hours: Midday afternoons on select dates in July and October.
18808 N. 2000E Rd., Towanda, IL 61776 - Downs Village Market
Small Wednesday evening village market on the south edge of Downs, just off I-74. Hours: Wednesdays 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., June to September.
S. Seminary St., Downs, IL 61736 - Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
Saturday market around the downtown Bloomington square at Main and Jefferson, May through October. Hours: Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, May to October.
N. Main St. at E. Jefferson St., Bloomington, IL 61701 - Uptown Normal Farmers Market
Tuesday evening farmers market in Uptown Normal on North Street. Hours: Tuesdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m..
100 W North St., Normal, IL 61761
Helpful Guides for McLean 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.