FARMERS MARKETS l Frankfort Country Market was the last of 4 Chicago area markets to open in April. Ed Kugler, aka Farmers Market Reporter, visited and shares his photos

FARMERS MARKETS l The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, one of the oldest in Chicago, opened Saturday, continuing its renaissance under Market Manager Elsa Jacobson...

FARMERS MARKETS l The full-scale Chicago region outdoor farmers market season is so close you could almost... taste it. That's why we're launching our market schedule

FARMERS MARKETS l While the Chicago region has had a couple of near-summerlike April days, overall it's cooler than normal — meaning the local growing season's off to a slow start

FARMERS MARKETS l Get a glimpse of opening day for the farmers market in Grayslake, IL - and learn about an upcoming regular feature that will expand our regional farmers market coverage

FARMERS MARKETS l While it is not surprising to find throngs there during peak season, a Saturday (April 12) warmup brought big crowds to Chicago's Green City Market — even though the region's outdoor growing season has just barely begun.

Spring is a time for hope. And I hope the warmer weather forecast for Saturday — when I'll again be visiting Chicago's Green City Market — is right. The market in exurban Grayslake joins the slim April outdoor market schedule...

FARMERS MARKETS l Damn the chill and the damp. Nothing would keep this farmers market fanatic from the kickoff of Chicago's outdoor season

FARMERS MARKETS l There are many ways to declare the official start of spring. Saturday's kickoff to Chicago's outdoor market season is one

FARMERS MARKETS l On April 5, Green City Market kicks off the Chicago region's market season — & wraps up a fundraiser with a 2x match...