Rustic Road Farm was founded in 2012 by Marc and Luis Bernard on a 5.5-acre piece of land in rural Elburn, IL with the intention of providing fresh, sustainably grown vegetables to select Chicago restaurants. Quickly, Marc and Luis realized the folks right nearby in Kane County were hungry for produce that was grown ethically and with passion, so they pivoted to a model that focused on feeding their immediate community.

Rustic Road has since expanded to 18 acres, launched an on-site farm stand, and grown their CSA from 25 to over 750 members. In 2016, the farm began offering a line of farm-fresh soups and sauces, and production has grown to include hogs, poultry and eggs, honey, and a variety of tree fruits.

In 2023 they partnered with The Conservation Fund's Working Farms program to purchase the historic 30-acre Cloonlara Farm. Over the next ten years, TCF will work to place a permanent conservation easement on the property before transferring full ownership to Rustic Road. Expansion onto Cloonlara will allow Rustic Road to expand even further to produce wagyu beef, value-add their products, and host community events.

A low-interest loan from Foodshed Capital will allowed Rustic Road to drill a new well on the property, as well as renovate Cloonlara's large historic barn to accommodate a new milk house, creamery, and kitchen.