Hardy's Reindeer Ranch
Rantoul, IL
At a glance
- Address
- 1356 CR 2900N, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Website
- reindeerranch.com/index.html
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- OpenStreetMap
- County
- Champaign County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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 2.2 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Gas station Circle K 1.6 mi
- EV charger 1.4 mi
- 30 places to eat within 5 mi Little Caesars, Jersey Mike's Subs, Starbucks
Farmers markets nearby
- Rantoul Farmers Market Rantoul · 2.5 mi
- Champaign Farmers Market Champaign · 12.5 mi
- Champaign Farmers Market Champaign · 12.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Brackett Farm 13 mi
- Sola Gratia Farm 14.5 mi
- Salted Spade 14.8 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 52°F, lows around 31°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 21
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 18
- ☀️ Frost-free season179 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rantoul, IL station (2.5 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. Look at the farm website: 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: Champaign County
Champaign County had 1,330 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 46 sold food straight to the public and 9 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 Hardy's Reindeer Ranch
Is Hardy's Reindeer Ranch open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Hardy's Reindeer Ranch?
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 Hardy's Reindeer Ranch?
The listing gives the address as 1356 CR 2900N, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Hardy's Reindeer Ranch?
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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