Rader Family Farms
Normal, IL
At a glance
- Address
- 1238 Ropp Road, Normal, IL 61761
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (309) 454-6880
- Website
- raderfamilyfarms.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Hours
- Sep-Oct: Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00 from OpenStreetMap, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- info@raderfamilyfarms.com
- Other numbers listed
- (309) 275-8765 (USDA Local Food Directories)
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; OpenStreetMap; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- McLean 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 1.7 mi
- Playground 1.2 mi
- Gas station FS Fast Stop 2.2 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 2.3 mi
- 166 places to eat within 5 mi Carl's Ice Cream, BloNo Pizza Company, China Star
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market Bloomington · 4 mi · takes SNAP
- Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market Bloomington · 4 mi
- Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market- Indoor Bloomington · 4 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Browns Fresh Produce 3.3 mi
- Henry's Farm 13.8 mi
- Henry's CSA 13.8 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 48°F, lows around 30°F, about 2.8 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 21
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 20
- ☀️ Frost-free season181 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Bloomington 5W, IL station (3.6 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: McLean County
McLean County had 1,488 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 86 sold food straight to the public and 6 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 Rader Family Farms
Is Rader Family Farms 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 Rader Family Farms?
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 Rader Family Farms?
The listing gives the address as 1238 Ropp Road, Normal, IL 61761. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Rader Family Farms?
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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