OREGON – The 2024 Ogle County Farm Stroll took place on Sunday, Oct. 13, with six farms opening their doors to the public. The farms on the stroll were Barnhart's Stone Corner, BerryView Orchard, Dietrich Ranch, Happily Homegrown, Hough's Maple Lane Farm, and Orion Organics. Despite the wind, the farms showed off what makes them unique and what they offer the community. It was a perfect day for a stroll around the countryside of Ogle County. This annual event is quickly becoming a community favorite and is hosted by Ogle County Extension. Over 200 people attended, learning everything from food to table. The farms had educational components, tours, demonstrations, and samples. Extension Master Gardeners had an informational table set up at Orion Organics where people could learn about pollinators and planting pollinator gardens.

University of Illinois Extension in Ogle County would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Farm Stroll a success. From the public to farmers, we could not have done it without you. This event was enjoyable, and we can’t wait to host it again next year on the second Sunday in October. We appreciate your feedback on how to make this event bigger and better the next time.

If you are a farmer who would like to participate in the event next year, please call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191. Please watch our website for upcoming small farm and local food-related topics at extension.illinois.edu/bdo. Or visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/UofIExtensionBDO.