Livestock Farms & Ranches near Rockford, IL
4 livestock farms & ranches within about 30 miles of Rockford — Brass Family Farm - Walnut Grove, Irish Grove Farms, Inc. and The Lamb Lodge, and more. Working ranches raising cattle, goats, sheep, and heritage breeds.
Brass Family Farm - Walnut Grove
12.7 miStillman Valley
Brass Family Farm in Stillman Valley, 15 minutes south of Rockford, has been in the family for over 100 years, with fourth-generation Stephen Brass running daily operations. The farm sells premium 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef in quarter, half, and whole shares plus smaller beef boxes for farm pickup — raised on convictions of healing the soil and feeding families clean, nutrient-dense food, backed by 80+ five-star reviews.
Irish Grove Farms, Inc.
12.1 miPecatonica
Irish Grove Farms has been in the Flynn family for over 100 years, set in the rolling hills of northern Illinois near Pecatonica. Four generations have worked the land, now managed since 2006 by Jackie (Flynn) Batista — a wildlife ecologist who also directs the nonprofit Farmers Rising — and her husband Marcelo, the farm's inventive mechanic, with the belief that happy farmers make for happy animals.
The Lamb Lodge
12.3 miPecatonica
The Lamb Lodge is a small pick-your-own farm in Pecatonica, though details on what's currently in season and open hours are thin beyond its listing on regional u-pick directories. Best to call ahead before making the drive.
Nadig Family Farm - Grass Fed Beef & Lamb, Organically Fed Pork
25.3 miRochelle
Nadig Family Farm offers premium 100% grass-fed beef, pasture-raised lamb, organically fed pork, and raw dairy herdshares, sold in whole, half, and quarter shares with transparent pricing and a small deposit to reserve. Cattle roam freely on pasture eating only natural grass, and orders are processed, vacuum-sealed, and picked up custom-cut from the processor — trusted by customers for over a decade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many livestock farms & ranches are near Rockford?
US Farm Trail lists 4 livestock farms & ranches within about 30 miles of Rockford, Illinois, the closest being Brass Family Farm - Walnut Grove in Stillman Valley. Every one sells direct to the public.
Can you visit livestock farms & ranches near Rockford in person?
Many welcome visitors — through a farm stand, on-farm store, or by appointment. Check each farm's page for hours and how to buy before you drive out.