Golden Oldies Farm

Macon, IL

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At a glance

Address: 196 Hibbard Road, Macon, IL 62544
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Voucher
Social: Facebook
County: Macon County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 1.9 mi
Gas station Casey's General Store 6.1 mi
EV charger 8.2 mi

Farmers markets nearby

Richland Farmers Market Decatur · 12 mi
Saturday Produce Market Decatur · 12 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

August Creek Farm 13.2 mi

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 50°F, lows around 34°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

34°20°J

39°24°F

51°33°M

63°43°A

74°54°M

82°63°J

85°66°J

84°65°A

78°57°S

65°46°O

50°34°N

39°25°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 14
🍂 First fall frostOct 24
☀️ Frost-free season192 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Decatur Wtp, IL station (7.2 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

Farm visitsMost open spring to fall

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: Macon County

Macon County had 570 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 25 sold food straight to the public and 4 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Golden Oldies Farm

Is Golden Oldies Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Golden Oldies Farm?

Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Golden Oldies Farm?

The listing gives the address as 196 Hibbard Road, Macon, IL 62544. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Golden Oldies Farm?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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