Sangamon County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
24 farm and ranch listings in Sangamon County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Sangamon County
- From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference
The 2027 From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference runs January 27-29 at the Bank of Springfield Center, serving Illinois specialty growers and local-food producers.
Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference
Illinois Farm Bureau members meet at the Bank of Springfield Center on February 16, 2027 for the Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference, focused on state advocacy.
1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Illinois Farmers Union Annual Meeting
The Illinois Farmers Union annual meeting offered a day of education and policy discussion for family farmers and ranchers, with a conservation talk and a National Farmers Union address, open to non-members. Held each year; most recent date shown.
3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farmers Union Official event details - Illinois Beef Expo
The Illinois Beef Expo fills the Illinois State Fairgrounds with a junior show, livestock judging, a beef skill-a-thon, a cattle fitting contest and three live cattle sales. Held each year; most recent dates were February 19-22, 2026.
801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Beef Association Official event details - Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale
Proven performance bulls sell on opening day of the Illinois Beef Expo in Springfield. Held each year; the most recent sale was February 19, 2026.
- Illinois Junior Beef Association Cattle Fitting Contest
A revived cattle fitting contest at the Illinois Beef Expo recognizes juniors' behind-the-scenes grooming work, preceded by the IJBA winter meeting at 2 p.m. Held each year; most recent date February 20, 2026.
Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Junior Beef Association Official event details - Illinois FFA State Convention
The 98th Illinois FFA State Convention, themed Sparking Your Future, brought members to Springfield for awards ceremonies, workshops and speeches, and elected the 2026-2027 state officer team. Held each year; most recent dates shown.
- Sangamon County Fair
New Berlin hosts the Sangamon County Fair each year; the most recent dates were June 10-14, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
New Berlin, IL Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Livestock Shows
Two-day junior livestock program at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds: sheep, swine and goats on Saturday, then beef, rabbits and poultry on Sunday, finishing with Round Robin Master Showmanship and a youth livestock auction.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Official event details - Sangamon 4-H Livestock Shows
Sangamon County 4-H members show beef, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine at the New Berlin fairgrounds on June 27 and 28, followed by a Youth Livestock Auction.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Sheep Show
Sangamon County 4-H sheep show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 12:00 PM on 2026-06-27 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Swine Show
Sangamon County 4-H swine show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 1:30 PM on 2026-06-27 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Goat Show
Sangamon County 4-H goat show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 3:00 PM on 2026-06-27 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Beef Show
Sangamon County 4-H beef show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 8:00 AM on 2026-06-28 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair fills the state fairgrounds in Springfield each August; the most recent dates were August 13-23, 2026. The fairgrounds also host the junior livestock show and 4-H exhibits.
- Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair
Award-winning 4-H members display general project work over three days at the Orr Building, while exhibitors compete for grand champion in the junior sheep, goat, swine, dairy and beef shows. A canned food drive awards cash prizes to the top three counties. Held each year; most recent dates shown.
- Illinois 4-H State Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests
Illinois State 4-H dairy judging starts at 8 a.m. at the Open Show Ring, followed by the Superior Young Dairy Producer contest around 9:30 a.m. Open to all youth with no preregistration; day-of sign-up is at 7:30 a.m. Held each year; most recent date shown.
Farms & Ranches in Sangamon County
- Jefferies Orchard
Orchard on Jefferies Road southeast of Springfield offering seasonal apples and farm-fresh produce to central Illinois visitors.
1016 Jefferies Road, Springfield, IL 62625 | 217/487-7845 Website
Agribusiness in Sangamon County
- BRANDT Springfield
BRANDT, headquartered in Springfield, Sangamon County, supplies crop inputs and equipment and ranks among the Illinois ag retailers in CropLife 100.
Springfield, IL
Organizations in Sangamon County
- Illinois Beef Association
Statewide beef producer association headquartered on West Iles Avenue in Springfield; it organizes the Illinois Beef Expo and its junior programs.
2060 West Iles Avenue, Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704 - Illinois Department of Agriculture
State agency based at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield that publishes the annual Illinois county fair dates list.
801 E. Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 - Sangamon County Soil and Water Conservation District
Sangamon County Soil and Water Conservation District, headquartered in Springfield, is the local conservation agency for Sangamon County agriculture, focused on soil health and watershed practices.
Springfield, IL
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Sangamon County
- Springfield Old Capital Farmers Market
Farm-fresh produce and local products are sold at Springfield Old Capital Farmers Market on 3 West Old Capital Plaza, Suite 15 in Springfield, Sangamon County. Market days and hours: May-Oct, Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00 am-1:00 pm.
3 West Old Capital Plaza, Suite 15, Springfield, IL 62701
Ag Education in Sangamon County
- Sangamon County Extension Office
Sangamon County Extension office on South Airport Drive in Springfield, where Sangamon 4-H is based, including the 4-H Junior Leadership Conference set for November 14-15, 2026.
700 S. Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707 | 217-782-4617
Helpful Guides for Sangamon 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.