Menard County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
7 farm and ranch listings in Menard County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Menard County
- Menard County Fair
Menard County Fair in Petersburg is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 18450 Fairgrounds St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 14 to July 19, 2026.
18450 Fairgrounds St., Petersburg, IL | Organizer: Menard County Fair Official event details - Menard 4-H Livestock Shows
Menard County 4-H members judge goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, swine and beef over five days, July 14 to 18, at the Petersburg fairgrounds, with a youth livestock auction.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Menard County 4-H Goat Show
Menard County 4-H goat show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 11:00 AM on 2026-07-14 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Menard County 4-H Swine Show
Menard County 4-H swine show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 7:30 AM on 2026-07-17 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Menard County 4-H Beef Show
Menard County 4-H beef show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 8:00 AM on 2026-07-18 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Menard County 4-H Sheep Show
Menard County 4-H sheep show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 8:00 AM on 2026-07-15 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details
Organizations in Menard County
- Menard County Soil and Water Conservation District
Based in Petersburg, the Menard County Soil and Water Conservation District supports Menard County producers with erosion control, cover crop and drainage guidance plus local conservation outreach.
Petersburg, IL
Helpful Guides for Menard 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.