While Wheaton was founded as an agricultural hub in the 1800s, modern industrial agriculture has virtually disappeared within the city limits due to suburbanization.
Today, agricultural ties are maintained through community initiatives. The city hosts the popular Wheaton French Market, a vibrant outdoor farmers market running from spring through autumn that brings regional produce, artisan foods, and flowers to the downtown area. Additionally, local institutions like the DuPage County Forest Preserve District engage in native prairie restoration, preserving the landscape's historic ecological state.