River Hills Farm, Chillicothe

About River Hills Farm

River Hills Farm LLC in Chillicothe, Illinois is a working farm where visitors can participate in harvest activities during the growing season. The farm operates on traditional hand-farming methods, with all work done manually from start to finish. During harvest season, families and friends are invited to come out and pick fruit directly from the fields. The farm grows pears, which are hand-wrapped individually to protect them from insects before being hand-picked and boxed for storage. Founded by Chong Chang, who returned to farming after more than thirty years as a small business owner, the operation reflects his childhood memories of farm work in South Korea. Visitors experience the hands-on reality of commercial agriculture through direct participation in the harvest process. Because harvest dates vary based on weather conditions, prospective visitors should contact the farm to confirm availability before planning a visit.