Old Capitol Farmers Market Holiday/Winter Farmers Market

📍 Rochester, IL

The farm's own site says: "We raise beef cattle and organic, non-gmo free range chickens, free range organic eggs, and approximately 1500 acres of field crops." It also says "No dyes or fillers in our products, just raw ethically farm raised meat and poultry."

🌱 non-GMO (farm's own description)

ℹ️ The farm's own site says: "We offer delivery within about a 50 mile radius of Springfield, IL. We offer pick up at the farm by appointment." It sells online through its own shop and trades at the Old Capitol Farmers Market in Springfield, where its name is on the market's published vendor list.

📍 Hillview, IL

In the farm's own description on its market profile: "We grow and sell everything lavender. We have 2500 lavender plants planted on 2.3 acres. We distill and make our products."

ℹ️ The farm sells its own lavender products and publishes u-pick dates for the lavender season. Booked as a vendor for the 2026 season on the ManageMyMarket stall list for the Old Capitol Farmers Market in Springfield, which is where this farm was found.

📍 Chambersburg, IL

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Tomatoes. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Established in 2023, we were blessed with the opportunity to become the caretakers of this wonderful farm. Our family-owned farm is committed to supporting our community by producing healthy, life-giving food.

📍 Virden, IL

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, a farm market, selling at farmers markets, mail order, online ordering. Products as published in that directory: Artemisia, Basil, Catnip, Cut Flowers, Dill, Floriculture, Flowers, Fruit, Garlic, Goldenseal, Gourds (Edible), Grapes, Herbs, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Mint, Nursery & Horticulture Products, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Strawberries, Thyme, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Dried medicinal herbs, herbal bath and bodycare products, dried decorative herbs, dried aromatic herbs, herbal soaps, oils & balms. I raise or gather all the herbs for my products, use a lot of native Illinois herbs, use local beeswax, and never add any artificial chemical additives, artificial dye, fragrance or preservatives. I have a website that lists some of my products and lists all festivals & farmers markets I will be vending at, where I will have a wider variety of products available, depending on the time of year. greenthoughtsgarden.com

💵 Goat milk soaps are $6.90 a bar, with comfrey comfort at $12.50.

🚗 Pickup or delivery at 1 spot off the farm

📍 Jacksonville, IL

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Cherries, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fruit, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Greens, Kohlrabi, Onions, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Spinach, Summer Squash, and 5 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Assorted seasonal fruits and vegetables. Sell at Jacksonville and Springfield farmers market.

Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

📍 Lynnville, IL

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cherries, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fruit, Garlic, Gourds (Edible), Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Pears, Sweet Corn, Vegetables.

Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

📍 Springfield, IL

Open January through November.

📍 Ashland, IL

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm market, selling at farmers markets, pre-order, mail order, online ordering, direct sales, retail. Products as published in that directory: Beef. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: A 4th generation farm located in central Illinois. Our animals are raised with care in mind using regenerative farming practices. We sell beef at the Old Capitol Farmers Market - Largest producer-only Market in Illinois outside of Chicago. Outdoor market: May-October Indoor market: November-April We also sell online. We offer delivering in a 5-mile radious.

🌱 regenerative (farm's own description)

📍 Champaign, IL

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, a CSA, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Blackberries, Cheese, Fruit, Jam, Jam, Jelly & Preserves, Milk, Milk & Dairy Products, Peaches, Pears. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Prairie Fruits Farm, LCC produces farmstead and artisan goat cheeses (fresh chevre, soft-rinded and raw milk aged cheeses) and organic fruits (apples, peaches, pears, cherries, and apricots along with berries of all kinds). We offer u-pick for berries and tree fruits and on-farm cheese sales. We also offer educational tours for small groups. Call for hours and details. Illinois' first farmstead cheese making facility. We are a licensed Grade A goat dairy and on-farm cheeserie. We offer fresh and aged goat milk cheeses. We also raise tree friuts and berries using organic practices. We have a farm stand, u-pick for fruit.

📍 Carlyle, IL

Hours as published in Illinois MarketMaker: Mon 10am-4:30pm, 10am-4:30pm; Tue-Fri 10am-4:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm; Sun 12pm-4pm. Open October through November. The farm store reopens for the season on November 15, for what the farm calls its 40th year harvesting Illinois pecans.

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

ℹ️ Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Off Rt. 127 turn onto Slant Road, go 3 miles.OROff Rt. 161 turn onto Slant Road, go 3 miles. Payment listed: cash, personal checks.