Plow Creek Farm is located 8 miles
south of Princeton, Illinois and 3/4 miles east of the town of
Tiskilwa, on Bottom Road (also known as County Road-23 or First
Street). Come visit us throughout the summer to
pick
your own berries.
On your way out, be sure to take a look at our Market Barn farm
stand. Here you can find already-picked fresh veggies and berries. The
produce will stay cool all afternoon in our new easy-access
refrigerated display. Note that we cannot guarantee supply unless you
order in advance.
Look for occasional updates on current selection in the
Market Barn Report.
We also sell at several
farmer's markets and
to
by subscription to some Chicago-area
locations.
(not to
scale!)
(click map for easily printed black & white version)
Directions:
From I-80 in Northwest Illinois take the Dixon/Princeton exit (Exit 56
at Princeton, IL-26). Go South on Main St. out of Princeton about 8
miles to Tiskilwa.
Turn left (East) on Main Street. Go 3 blocks. Turn right (South) on
State Street, at the park, just before the RR tracks. Go one block and
turn left (East) on First Street, which becomes Bottom Rd, CR 23. Go
about 3/4 miles and enter at Plow Creek Farm sign by small white barn
on right.
Click here for MapQuest's interactive map
They don't have us by name or address, but this latitude and
longitude method works.
Windows Live
Local rescalable map may be useful.
Princeton: Bureau County Farmers' Market -
Tues & Sat
8:30-2 PM 
(beginning May 24, 2008)
Princeton Farmers' Market is
located at Darius Miller Park, just south of the Amtrak Station on Main
Street. Main Street is south on exit 56 off
I-80. About 1 mile south of the interchange.
Click poster to right for .pdf version to see the other venders.
Click
here for MapQuest's interactive map.
For a list of what we plan to sell on the next market day, check the
Princeton Market Report.
-
Thurs 8:30-1PM
130 East Dakota St.
(beginning June 12, 2008)
Peoria: Riverfront Market -
Sat 8AM-Noon
(beginning July 5, 2008)
This local market is a weekly arts fair, farmers' market and
music festival all in one; a great family event sponsored by Methodist
Medical Center. Check out the RiverFront Events Calendar for weekly featured
musicians and activities.
Located at Liberty Park near the Water Street and Liberty Street
intersections.
This year we are again partnering with Scott Dickinson of Natural Direct to
bring fresh Plow Creek produce right to your door. Natural Direct,
based in Oswego, provides weekly deliveries of fresh fruits and
vegetables by combining the best of what's in season from ten small
North-Central Illinois farms.
Of course, we will supply a majority of the berries.
Following a trial run last year, we can confidently recommend Natural
Direct as an excellent distributor. Scott works hard to maintain high
quality standards and treat both grower and customer right. Depending
on your desired portion size, the cost is $20, $30 or $40 per week. To
enroll, contact Scott by phone at 630-551-7878 or e-mail
info@naturaldirect.com
