Natural Farm Stand

Richmond, IL · about 53 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: 3016 Route 173, Richmond, IL 60071
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 53 miles
Listing updated: No date on the listing
County: McHenry County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 2.6 mi
Playground 1.7 mi
Gas station Shell 2.8 mi
EV charger BA Solutions Supercharger 3.5 mi
27 places to eat within 5 mi Taco Bell, Red Dogs, McDonald's

Farmers markets nearby

St. John's Farmers' Market Twin Lakes · 3.8 mi
Stade's Farm & Market Mchenry · 4.8 mi
Fox Lake Farmers Market Fox Lake · 7.2 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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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 46°F, lows around 29°F, about 2.3 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

29°13°J

32°14°F

44°25°M

57°35°A

69°46°M

78°56°J

82°59°J

80°57°A

73°50°S

61°39°O

46°29°N

35°20°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
🍂 First fall frostOct 13
☀️ Frost-free season164 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pell Lake, WI station (5.1 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: McHenry County

McHenry County had 828 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 160 sold food straight to the public and 13 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 Natural Farm Stand

Is Natural Farm Stand 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 in a past season.

When is the season at Natural Farm Stand?

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 Natural Farm Stand?

The listing gives the address as 3016 Route 173, Richmond, IL 60071. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Natural Farm Stand?

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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