2022 McHenry County Farm Stroll

Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County’s
diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour:
just choose the farms you wish to visit and go during the stroll’s
time frame. Please follow all CDC COVID-19 guidelines.

There is no charge for Farm Stroll. However, bring some cash;
individual farmers will be selling products and produce.

Some farms will conduct tours and demonstrations. Follow the
farmers’ instructions, respect the animals, and watch your children.
Do not bring pets. Wash your hands after exposure to livestock.

Visit McHenry County Farm Bureau at mchenrycfb.org or
facebook.com/McHenryCountyFarmBureau or call 815-338-1520.
Visit University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners at
web.extension.illinois.edu/lm, call 815-338-3737, or visit
facebook.com/McHenryCoMasterGardener.

Farm Stroll 2022 Featured Farms

Alden Hills Organics Farm - N237 Alden Rd, Walworth, WI

Alden Hills is a family-owned certified organic farm run by Levi
and Emily Powers with one mission: to provide the healthiest,
highest-quality pastured meats by building a farm eco-system
that enhances both soil and animals. They specialize in grass-fed
beef, pastured poultry, and eggs. Aldenhillsorganicfarms.com;
262-275-1070. Toilets available. UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE DUE TO INTERNATIONAL HONOR

Wanda Farm - 17419 Hebron Rd., Harvard

Wanda Farm is a first-generation regenerative farm run by Joe
and Hannah Wanda. Wanda Farm raises and sells grass-fed
beef, pastured heritage pigs, pasture-raised chicken and laying
hens. Their mission is to connect the consumer with their food;
believing that knowing your farmer goes beyond all the food
labeling. Wandafarm.net; 815-354-8700.

Hephzibah Farms, Inc. - 13202 Hebron Rd., Hebron

Hephzibah Farms, run by the Millers, sells grass-fed beef and
lamb, pastured raised pork, chicken, eggs, and turkeys. They
will be selling alpaca drier balls, socks, home-baked goods, and
products from local vendors--soap, jam, flavored popcorn,
cheese, chocolates and honey scrubs. Hephzibahfarms.com;
847-530-7373. Toilets available.

Patyk’s Farm Market and Greenhouse - 8519 Route 173, Richmond

John and Myra Patyk's working farm has much to explore from the flower-filled greenhouses
to the many farm animals and the cutest mini cows! You'll find meat from their grass-fed cattle
and goats as well as chickens, turkey and pork. Fresh chicken eggs, homemade goat milk soap
and freshly harvested fruits and vegetables will be available. Angie's Bees will offer beeswax
products (honey, lotions, scrubs etc) for sale. PatykFarms.com; (847) 710-8732. Toilets available.

Soulful Prairies - 4706 Alden Rd., Woodstock

Linda Bruce and her family began this farm with the desire to create a
safe place for humans to heal with the support of horses, animals
and nature. It has blossomed into a space for Equine Gestalt
Therapy, a farm, and a farm stand, bee hives, fairies' walking
paths and a labyrinth. They will sell homegrown, pesticide-free
produce, honey and more. Soulfulprairies.com; 847-366-6743.

Terra Vitae Farms - 2208 Greenwood Rd., Woodstock

Kevin and Katie Kelley have partnered with their daughter and son in law,
Colleen and Mike Biver, to develop a regenerative farm focused on producing the
healthiest meat conceivably possible while leaving the land in better condition than before they started.
Their approach focuses on biodiversity at every level: microbiome, flora and fauna. Come
experience their ever-evolving ecosystem and the diverse heritage breeds of livestock.
Meat will be sold at their new location and farm store. Info@terravitaefarms.com; (815) 345-4047.

Lazy K Ranch - 18209 Collins Rd., Woodstock

The Lazy K Ranch is a small family farm offering horse
boarding, riding lessons, custom hay baling, and farm-fresh eggs.
Visit horses, donkeys, chickens, see antique tractors, and learn
how their solar installation works. An established stop on
Autumn Drive, they will have vendors on premises for the Stroll.
Facebook.com/lazykranchwoodstock; (815) 715-2070.

Cody’s Farm and Orchard - 19502 River Road, Marengo

Cody’s is a family-owned business, run by the Purdoms, selling
fresh homegrown fruit, vegetables and apple cider donuts. They
have a market at the farm, plus two mobile farm stands. Cody’s
offers seasonal vegetables, sweet corn, pumpkin and apple
picking. They also have goats, cows, rabbits, a corn maze, and
lunch options. Codysfarm.com; (815) 568-7976. Toilets available.

Broadview Farm and Gardens - 18720 IL Route 176, Marengo

Farmers Tim and Delicia Brown aim to serve their community
and others with a variety of responsibly grown vegetables, fruits,
meat, and eggs. They pledge to keep their practices transparent
and holistic with the goal of sustainability using minimal
amounts of machinery and outside labor.
Broadviewfarmandgardens.com; (815) 814-0030.

HillBunker Farms - 4915 Dean Street, Woodstock

Damon and Michele Hill run what they call an 'experiential hobby farm' committed to
natural food and healthy products. They are registered breeders of Kune Kune Pigs and
Babydoll sheep. In addition to fresh eggs, local honey, seasonal vegetables. and a variety
of hand-crafted products, they have a limited supply of humanely raised pork and lamb meat
available for purchase. The farm is famous for the 1915 caboose sitting on train tracks by the pond.
HillBunkerFarms.com; (815) 337-1622.

Vanderstappen Farm - 12908 Hebron Rd., Hebron NEW 2022

This farm is a true family affair, run by David and Katie Vanderstappen and

their five young children with the help of extended family members. A third

generation farm, it has been tranformed in recent years using the newest

agricultural technology to raise and milk 150 Holstein cows and raise a small

Angus herd from calves. As a hobby, David keeps and trains a large flock of homing

pigeons. Dairy promotional products will be given away at this site.

Vanderstappenkatie@yahoo.com; (815) 687-6528.

All Grass Farms - 18N681 IL Route 31, Dundee

Cliff McConville and Anna Lipinska produce grass-fed beef,
licensed raw Guernsey milk, as well as pasture-raised chicken,
eggs, turkeys, and pork in a regenerative pasture-based farming
system. All products are organically raised and sold in the onsite
farm store. They will run hay wagon farm tours during Farm
Stroll. Allgrassfarms.com; 847-852-7081. Toilets available.

Find the PDF of this year's Farm Stroll brochure here.

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