Winnebago County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
11 farm and ranch listings in Winnebago County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Winnebago County
- Winnebago County Fair
Held each year in Pecatonica, the Winnebago County Fair most recently ran Aug. 19-23, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Farms & Ranches in Winnebago County
- Bethkes' Farm Apples
Bethkes' Farm Apples sits in Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, and is known for Royal Gala, Big Jon and Ozark Gold apples, cider and raspberries. Address: 6587 Cherry Valley Road.
6587 Cherry Valley Road, Cherry Valley, IL | (815) 522-2215 - Curran's Orchard
Curran's Orchard sits in Rockford, Winnebago County, and is known for tart cherries, apples, raspberries and pumpkins, with a straw maze, hayrides, jams and apple butter. Address: 6385 Kilburn Ave. (Route 70).
6385 Kilburn Ave. (Route 70), Rockford, IL 61101 | 815-963-7848 Website - Edwards Apple Orchards
At Edwards Apple Orchards in Winnebago, Winnebago County, the draw is apples, raspberries and pumpkins, with a play area and petting farm. Address: 8218 Cemetry Road.
8218 Cemetry Road, Winnebago, IL 61088 | (815) 963-2261 Website - Harrison Market Gardens
Market garden on Harrison Road in Winnebago selling fresh vegetables and produce direct to customers in the Rockford area.
9024 Harrison Road, Winnebago, IL 61088 | 815-980-0589 Website - Ox Berry Farm
Families in Winnebago County head to Ox Berry Farm in South Beloit for blueberries, with a season that usually ends by late July. Address: 2820 Yale Bridge Rd.
2820 Yale Bridge Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080 | (815) 262-8500 - Valley Orchard
Families in Winnebago County head to Valley Orchard in Cherry Valley for over 28 apple varieties, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, a cider mill and farm market. Address: 911 East State Street.
911 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 | 815-332-9696
Organizations in Winnebago County
- Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District
Serving Winnebago County from Rockford, the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District helps farmers and rural landowners put conservation practices on the land.
Rockford, IL
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Winnebago County
- Colonial Village Farmers Market
Colonial Village Farmers Market is a farmers market in Rockford (Winnebago County) at 1240 S. Alpine, Newburg Rd. and Alpine Rd.. Schedule: May-Oct, Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. A stop for in-season fruit, vegetables and homemade foods.
1240 S. Alpine, Newburg Rd. and Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108 - Roscoe Main Street Square Farmers Market
Roscoe Main Street Square Farmers Market is a farmers market in Roscoe (Winnebago County) at Hwy 251 and Williams Dr.. Schedule: Thursday and Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. A stop for in-season fruit, vegetables and homemade foods.
Hwy 251 and Williams Dr., Roscoe, IL
Ag Education in Winnebago County
- Winnebago County Extension Office
Winnebago County Extension office on North Second Street in Rockford, delivering 4-H, master gardener and local food programming for the Rockford area.
1040 North Second Street, Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-986-4357
Helpful Guides for Winnebago 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.