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Normal, Illinois 61761
1312 Ropp Rd, Normal, IL 61761
East Peoria, Illinois 61611
1118 Spring Bay Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
2318 Greenwood Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
Wilmington, Illinois 60481
37131 Essex Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481
Illinois farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash in the rich prairie soil. European settlers found that the flat land and fertile soil were perfect for growing crops on a large scale. Illinois became known as the Prairie State because of its vast grasslands that turned into farmland. The state now grows more corn and soybeans than almost any other state, feeding people and animals around the world.
Illinois has some of the richest farm soil in the world from thousands of years of prairie grass roots. The land is mostly flat, making it easy to plant and harvest large fields of crops. The climate has hot summers and cold winters with enough rain to grow crops without much irrigation. Rivers like the Mississippi and Illinois provide water and ways to ship crops to other places.
Illinois grows amazing sweet corn that's ready to pick in July and August when it's at its sweetest. You can pick pumpkins in October when they're perfect for carving jack-o-lanterns and making pies. Apple orchards produce crisp apples in September and October that are great for eating fresh or making cider. Many farms also grow strawberries that ripen in June and are perfect for making jam.
Summer and fall are the best times to visit Illinois farms when corn, apples, and pumpkins are ready to pick. The weather can be hot and humid in summer, so morning visits are more comfortable. Fall is perfect for visiting pumpkin patches and corn mazes when the weather is cool and comfortable. Many Illinois farms are large operations, but some offer tours and picking experiences for visitors.
July-August for sweet corn, September-October for apples and pumpkins
Clinton, Illinois 61727
16727 Airport Rd, Clinton, IL 61727
Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016
811 E State St, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Plano, Illinois 60545
3223 Creek Rd, Plano, IL 60545
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