Illinois Farm Jobs
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Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc
Note: The information below is simply a list of farms, growers, or orchards in the area. Being listed below does not necessarily mean that they are currently looking to hire labor.
| G & M Farm 4370 Rockcastle Rd, Steelville, IL 62288 618-965-3800 Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Blackberries, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Raspberries, and Other Seasonal Vegetables and Fruits |
Anderson Farm 251 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538 630-801-9800 Harvest Time: July – October Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, Corn, Cucumbers, Peaches, Potatoes, Beans, and Other Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
| Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd, Caledonia, IL 61011 815-389-2746 CSA@AngelicOrganics.com Harvest Time: June – December Main Crops: Beans, Lettuce, Peppers, Eggplants, Onions, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Collards, Kale, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
The Berry Patch 1147 Lynn Rd, Buffalo Hart, IL 62515 217-364-5606 Harvest Time: July – October Main Crops: Blueberries, Blackberries, Asparagus, Pumpkins, and Other Assorted Fruits and Vegetables |
| Big M Berry Farm 928 E 1090 North Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568 217-824-6625 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Organic Berries, Pumpkins |
Blue Berry Hill Farm 675 Wrights Crossing Rd, Cobden, IL 62920 618-893-2397 Harvest Time: May – July Main Crops: Organic Berries, Tomatoes, Melons |
| Bureau Creek Orchard 14180 1800 East St, Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6137 Harvest Time: August – November Main Crops: Organic Apples, Raspberries, Pumpkins |
Breezy Hill Farm 14395 Four Mile Ln, Benton, IL 62812 618-937-2884 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Pumpkin, Corn, Berries |
| The Children’s Farm 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464 708-361-3650 thechildrensfarm@sbcglobal.net Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins |
Christ Orchard 4321 North Texas Rd, Elmwood, IL 61529 309-446-3324 Harvest Time: August – November Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Squashes, Gourds |
| Cody’s Farm 19502 River Rd, Marengo, IL 60152 815-568-7976 codysfarmfreshvegetables@yahoo.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Berries, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Melons, Squashes, Potatoes, Onions, Zucchinis, Pumpkins, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Country Corner 5333 US Highway 150, Alpha, IL 61413 309-629-2359 info@countrycornerfarm.com Harvest Time: May – November Main Crops: Melons, Corn, Peppers, Tomatoes, Peaches, Onions, Cucumbers, Beans, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Squashes, Asparagus, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Didier Farms 16678 W Aptakisic Rd, Prairie View-Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-634-3291 didierfarms@didierfarms.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Corn, Cucumbers, Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Double D Farms 4187 N Cowgill Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 217-853-8127 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Cherries, Grapes, Peaches, Apples, Strawberries, Cucumbers, Beans, and Other Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
| Eckert’s Grafton Farm 20995 Eckert Orchard Rd, Grafton, IL 62037 618-786-3445 eckert-info@eckerts.com Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Peaches, Apples, Blackberries, Strawberries, Christmas Trees, Pumpkins, and Other Assorted Fruits and Vegetables |
Edwards Apple Orchard 7061 Centerville Rd, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 815-765-2234 Harvest Time: September – November Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Freeland’s Vegetable & Berry 122 North Bond St, Sims, IL 62886 618-895-2680 freelandsstrawberries@yahoo.com Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Fresh Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peppers, Melons, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
Greenfield Farms 5359 E Hunts Grove Rd, Ashton, IL 61006 815-453-2427 Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Corn |
| Greer’s Lost Creek Farm 5023 New Hope Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902 618-457-5949 Harvest Time: June – July Main Crops: Fresh Blueberries |
Heinz Orchard 1050 Crest Rd, Green Oaks, IL 60048 847-770-3449 heinz.orchard@yahoo.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Organic Apples |
| Honey Hill Orchards 11747 Waterman Rd, Waterman, IL 60556 815-264-3337 honeyhill5@frontier.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Organic Pumpkins, Raspberries, Apples |
Jefferies Orchard 1016 Jefferies Rd, Springfield, IL 62707 217-487-7582 jefferies@dishmail.net Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Cherries, Spinach, Rhubarb, Peaches, Apples, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Corn, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruit |
| Jonamac Orchard 19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL 60150 815-825-2158 Harvest Time: August – November Main Crops: Corn, Apples, Pumpkins, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Knutson’s Country Harvest 13550 Townhouse Rd, Newark, IL 60541 815-557-4629 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Peaches, Apples, Berries, Pears, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
| Kuipers Family Farm 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 815-827-5200 Harvest Time: September – December Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Gourds, Squashes |
The Lazy T 103 Clear Creek Rd, Dawson, IL 62520 217-415-6846 littlefarmer@thelazyt.com Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Organic Peas, Pumpkins |
| Mary’s Berries 9495 E 1500 N, Momence, IL 60954 815-472-6015 Harvest Time: June – August Main Crops: Organic Strawberries |
Meadowmoor Orchard 1517 N Route 47, Woodstock, IL 60098 847-219-7597 Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Squashes, Pumpkins, Apples |
| Mill Creek Farm 2833 S 48th St, Quincy, IL 62305 217-222-8430 roegge@adams.net Harvest Time: June – November Main Crops: Asparagus, Corn, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, Strawberries, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
More Than Delicious Orchard 9905 Thompson Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098 815-575-9650 morethandeliciousorchard@gmail.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Assorted Apples |
| Okaw Valley Orchard 714 CR 1750N, Sullivan, IL 61951 217-728-8269 jennifer@okawvalleyorchard.com Harvest Time: July – September Main Crops: Organic Apples |
Olive Berry Acres 2575 West Mine Rd, Mazon, IL 60444 815-474-6511 oliveberryacres@aol.com Harvest Time: April – October Main Crops: Fresh Raspberries, Strawberries, Asparagus |
| Pine Apple Acres 41W651 Powers Road, Huntley, IL 60142 847-669-3251 Harvest Time: September – December Main Crops: Christmas Trees, Apples |
Plow Creek farm 19000 Tiskilwa Bottom Rd, Tiskilwa, IL 61368 815-646-4862 farm@plowcreek.org Harvest Time: April – August Main Crops: Nuts, Berries, Squashes, Garlic, Beans, Shallots, Okra, Rhubarb, Melons, and Other Organic Vegetables and Fruits |
| Pontius Farm 1958 Blueberry Ln, White Heath, IL 61884 217-762-9568 richardpontious@netscape.net Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Organic Cucumbers, Zucchinis, Apples, Cherries, Currants, Corn, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, and Other Assorted Vegetables and Fruits |
Prairie Hill Blueberry Farm 424 County Rd 1400 N, Bethany, IL 61914 217-665-3935 Harvest Time: May – August Main Crops: Organic Blueberries |
| Prairie Sky Orchards 4914 N Union Rd, Union, IL 60180 815-923-4834 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Apples, Raspberries |
The Pumpkin Patch 3178 Route 173, Caledonia, IL 61011 815-765-2587 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Organic Pumpkins, Gourds |
| Robbin’s Raspberries 11802 Fox River Dr, Newark, IL 60541 815-695-9563 Harvest Time: July – September Main Crops: Tomatoes, Peppers, Blackberries, Raspberries, Onions, and Other Organic Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs |
Royal Oak Farm Fruit Orchard 15908 Hebron Rd, Harvard, IL 60033 815-648-2084 service@royaloakfarmorchard.com Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Peaches, Apples, Pumpkins, Gourds, Berries, Corn |
| Shady Hill Gardens 42W075 Route 38, Elburn, IL 60119 630-365-5665 suggestions@shadyhill.com Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Pumpkins, Gourds, Lettuce, and Other Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
Shreeves’ Pumpkin Patch County Rd 150N, Barnhill, IL 62809 618-896-5656 liveyourwhy@gmail.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Gourds, Apples |
| Strawberry Flats 23741 E 1260th St, Geneseo, IL 61254 309-944-3117 Harvest Time: May – September Main Crops: Corn, Blueberries, Raspberries |
Susie’s Garden Patch 10258 US Highway 20, Garden Prairie, IL 61038 815-597-3011 susie@susiesgardenpatch.com Harvest Time: May – August Main Crops: Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Raspberries |
| Tunget Farms 30993 County Highway 13, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-779-4185 Harvest Time: August – October Main Crops: Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Squashes, Corn, Beans, Tomatoes, Nuts, and other Assorted Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs |
Valley Orchard 811 E State St, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 815-332-9696 Harvest Time: May – November Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Squashes, Gourds, and Other Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
| Vana’s Pumpkin Land 7705 W State Route 17, Kankakee, IL 60901 815-939-2000 Harvest Time: October Main Crops: Squashes, Gourds, Pumpkins, Corn, and other Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
Wagon Wheel Pumpkin Farm 16578 Airport Rd, Clinton, IL 61727 217-736-2470 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Gourds, Apples, Squashes |
| White’s Berry Farm 1729 N Blackjack Rd, Galena, IL 61036 815-777-3106 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Organic Peppers, Pumpkins, Gourds, Berries, Tomatoes, Peaches, and Other Assorted Vegetables and Fruits |
Wiltse’s Farm 50W379 Route 38, Maple Park, IL 60151 815-827-3575 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Corn, Asparagus, Pumpkins, Gourds |
Working in Illinois
Situated in the heart of the American Midwest, the climates found in Illinois facilitate ideal settings for crop growth. The Land of Lincoln ranks as a top producer of corn and soybeans as well as pumpkins and horseradish. Top crops account for more than $13 billion of total agriculture profits. Other agricultural endeavors include poultry and dairy cattle farms. The state contains around 74,000 farms, which encompass over 26.7 million acres of land and rank seventh in the nation in terms of total agricultural sales. Total farmland accounts for roughly 75% of the landmass of the state, which provides countless opportunities for entry-level farming jobs and careers in agricultural administration. The typical farm averages 350 acres in size.
Farmhands, migrant workers, entry-level job seekers, and career-minded professionals may find Illinois farming jobs appealing. The farming industry incorporates many facets of agriculture and requires a large number of employees to fill job vacancies. The Prairie State represents the top state in terms of processed food sales, while simultaneously consisting of vast networks of family-owned farms who regularly hire entry-level help and professional workers for part-time and full-time jobs. Some of the largest farms in Illinois include family-owned dairy and cattle farms. Comprehensive highway infrastructures link most of the farms and serve as primary reasons for the continued success of the agricultural industry, especially in terms of domestic and international exports.
Job opportunities available widely include quality control specialist positions in addition to traditional farmhand and picking job opportunities. Illinois agricultural job seekers and migrant workers often find meaningful employment on dairy and cattle farms, as well. Typical pay scales sit around minimum wage and rise to $10.00 an hour or so for entry-level farming jobs. Administrative careers often offer higher wages, including salary options in excess of $50,000 a year. Applicants with experience generally outperform other candidates during the hiring process for picking jobs and other related farm work; however, hiring practices for Illinois farms largely center on as-needed or first-come-first-served bases.