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Historic Wagner Farm

Northfield, IL Β· about 16 mi from Chicago

At a glance

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Address
1510 Wagner Rd. Glenview, IL 60026
Activities
🚜 Farm visits
Website
glenviewparks.org/facilities/historic-wagner-farm
Typical season
Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover
Chicago, about 16 miles
Listing updated
No date on the listing
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
Social
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County
Cook County, IL
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 6a
Source
USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

  • Public restroom 0.5 mi
  • Playground Farm Adventure Area 0.1 mi
  • Picnic area Blue Star Memorial Woods Picnic Shelter Grove 2 0.5 mi
  • Gas station Amoco 0.9 mi
  • EV charger 0.5 mi
  • 435 places to eat within 5 mi Hackney's on Harms, Hackney's on Lake, Thai Inbox

Farmers markets nearby

  • Glenview Farmers Market Glenview Β· undefined mi
  • Northfield Farmers Market Northfield Β· 0.9 mi
  • Morton Grove Farmers' Market Morton Grove Β· 2.9 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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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 49Β°F, lows around 32Β°F, about 2.6 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 21
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season176 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Chicago Botanic Garden, IL station (4 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 visitsMost open spring to fall

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.
  • Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: Cook County

Cook County had 154 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 36 sold food straight to the public and 16 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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Historic Wagner Farm

Is Historic Wagner Farm 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 in a past season.

When is the season at Historic Wagner Farm?

Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Historic Wagner Farm?

The listing gives the address as 1510 Wagner Rd. Glenview, IL 60026. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Historic Wagner Farm?

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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