Farm visit · Skokie, Illinois
The Talking Farm
The Talking Farm open today
The Talking Farm is a farm visit destination in Skokie, Illinois, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops. Rated 4.6 from 21 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
The Talking Farm is a farm visit destination in Skokie, Illinois, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops.
It holds a 4.6 rating across 21 public reviews.
Today (Friday) is listed as 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Hours can change with harvest and weather.
Location
Find The Talking Farm at 3669 W Howard St, Skokie, IL 60076, United States. Plus Code: 279H+3C Skokie, Illinois, USA.
3669 W Howard St , Skokie , Illinois 60076 , US
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Friday · today
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Illinois.
- Check whether this stop is a stand, orchard tour, or full farm experience before you arrive.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Photos
3 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
21 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“As a real estate broker, I pride myself in being knowledgeable about all of the things my community has to offer. Last night my husband and dined on the most delicious dinner provided by The Talking Farm prepared by Big John. We ate under the open stars after taking a tour of this amazing working farm. If you are looking for a place to volunteer or learn about urban agriculture, contact this wonderful farm!”
“A top-notch organization that produces very good produce & does great educational programs for local youth.”
“What a great benefit to the people living in and around Skokie. Love them!”
“Very friendly staff. Picked up the best compost I've ever seen from them.”
“A wonderful place to visit. Very knowledgeable employees.”
“Very nice. Its the last farm remaining in Skokie”
“Hello, could you provide me with all the information for people who want to visit the farm on the weekend? Are there any activities for kids, and do we need to call before coming?”
“The Skokie Talking Farm has been built, tilled and plowed on the site of one of the last surviving parcels of prairie in the East Prairie area. The stark irony of leveling a native landscape teeming with biodiversity in favor of a food production site under the guise of 'sustainability' and 'education' will always remain tasteless and unpalatable.”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
It may be a farm stand, orchard visit, or agri-tourism stop. Check the website or call ahead for picking rules.
Where is The Talking Farm?
3669 W Howard St, Skokie, IL 60076, United States Plus Code 279H+3C Skokie, Illinois, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Full weekly hours are listed above.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 42.01766, -87.72140. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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