OREGON, Ill.— The beloved Ogle County Farm Stroll is back for another year of hands-on agricultural adventure and local flavor. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and prepare to explore the heart of rural Illinois.
This free, self-guided tour of working farms across Ogle County invites families, foodies, and curious minds to meet local farmers, learn about sustainable practices, and enjoy the bounty of the land. With no set route or schedule, visitors can choose their own path among 10 unique farms, each offering a distinct experience—from antique farm equipment and maple syrup to bison and aronia berries. Bring cash to purchase farm products when available.
To ensure a smooth and respectful visit, dress appropriately for outdoor farm conditions, the event is rain or shine—come prepared, follow each farmer’s instructions and respect all animals, wash hands regularly and refrain from bringing pets, complete and submit a Farm Stroll Passport at any farm for a chance to win prizes, and above all, be safe and have fun.
Featured farms on the 2025 Stroll:
- Barnhart's Stone Corner (Oregon): Antique farm equipment, historical oddities, and hundreds of tons of dated stones arranged in artistic formations.
- BerryView Orchard (Mt. Morris): Organic aronia berries and apples, pick-your-own options, and homemade jams, jellies, and cookies.
- Dietrich Ranch (Mt. Morris): 100% grass-fed beef, lamb, chicken, and pork raised without chemicals or antibiotics.
- Happily Homegrown (Oregon): A 12-acre homestead with pigs, cows, rabbits, chickens, and a greenhouse for year-round growing.
- Hinrichs Farm (Oregon): Home of AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree, vintage machinery, interactive demos, and free popcorn.
- Hough’s Maple Lane Farm (Mt. Morris): Maple syrup and treats made from sap collected and boiled in the family’s sugar house.
- Jen’s Sunshine Farm (Oregon): Seasonal produce, homemade cookies, and handcrafted fabric baskets and memory bears.
- Orion Organics (Franklin Grove): Organic honey and garlic farm nestled among native prairie and woodlands.
- Ponto Ranch (Chana): Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats and a growing Christmas tree farm with a focus on breed improvement.
- Triple Creek Bison (Chana): Eco-agriculture and regenerative farming with bison, honey, and fruit products on the horizon.
There’s no official start or end point—just pick your favorite farms, gather your crew, and enjoy a relaxing, educational afternoon. Brochures with maps and farm details are available at the Ogle County Extension Office (421 W Pines Rd, Suite 10, Oregon) during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Alternatively, you can visit our website at: https://extension.illinois.edu/bdo.
For updates, farm spotlights, and digital maps, follow the Northern Illinois Farm Stroll Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/northernilfarmstroll/ or the Ogle County Extension Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UofIExtensionBDO/.
Need accommodations or have questions? Call the Extension office at 815-732-2191.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.