Mercer County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
4 farm and ranch listings in Mercer County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Mercer County
- Mercer County Fair
Mercer County Fair in Aledo is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 848 170th St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7 to July 11, 2026.
848 170th St., Aledo, IL | Organizer: Mercer County Fair Official event details
Organizations in Mercer County
- Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District
Landowners in Mercer County turn to the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District in Aledo for conservation technical help, cost-share programs and soil and water education.
Aledo, IL
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Mercer County
- Main Street Farmers Market Downtown Aledo
Main Street Farmers Market Downtown Aledo is a farmers market in Aledo (Mercer County) at S. College Ave.. Schedule: June-Oct, Thursday, 4:00-7:00 pm. A stop for in-season fruit, vegetables and homemade foods.
S. College Ave., Aledo, IL 61231
Ag Education in Mercer County
- Mercer County FFA
Mercer County FFA, based in Aledo, competes in Illinois FFA Section 4 and was recognized for its contributions to the statewide Harvest for All food drive.
Aledo, IL
Helpful Guides for Mercer 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.