At a glance
- Address
- 16109 W. State Rd. (Hwy. 20), Pecatonica, Illinois, 61063
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Winnebago County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.2 mi
- Playground 1.2 mi
- Picnic area 3.5 mi
- Gas station Mobil 1.4 mi
- 3 places to eat within 5 mi Subway, Harvest Restaurant, Rosie’s Coffee Company
Farmers markets nearby
- Rockford City Market Rockford · 13.4 mi
- North End Commons Farmers' Market Rockford · 13.8 mi
- North End City Market Rockford · 13.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Harrison Market Gardens 10.4 mi
- Roots & Wings Youth Farm 13.5 mi
- Roots & Wings Farm and Garden 13.5 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 46°F, lows around 28°F, about 2.4 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 13
- ☀️ Frost-free season169 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Freeport Waste Wtp, IL station (12.9 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 animalsYear round
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.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Farm country: Winnebago County
Winnebago County had 691 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 66 sold food straight to the public and 6 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.
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Questions about The Lamb Lodge
Is The Lamb Lodge 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 The Lamb Lodge?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is The Lamb Lodge?
The listing gives the address as 16109 W. State Rd. (Hwy. 20), Pecatonica, Illinois, 61063. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Lamb Lodge?
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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