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Find a Winter Market on the Illinois Farmers Market Association Site
FARMERS MARKETS l While there are fewer farmers market choices in the winter, there are several dozen across the state. Get a link to a list

Bob Benenson
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Leaves Were Brown, Sky Was Grey: Fond Farewell to Outdoor Markets
FARMERS MARKETS l I visited Green City Market Saturday to observe the end of the outdoor market season. Time to count the days til spring...

Bob Benenson
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Ravinia Indoor Market to Kick Off in Time for December Holiday Shopping
FARMERS MARKETS l A mainstay of Chicago region farmers markets, Ravinia Farmers Market in suburban Highland Park is going indoors...

Bob Benenson
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Mandy Moody's Leadership at Green City Market Fostered Major Growth
FARMERS MARKETS l Mandy Moody, who stepped down as executive director of Chicago's Green City Market, leaves a legacy of significant growth

Bob Benenson
Nov 20, 20245 min read


Logan Square Winter Market Worth Visit, But Mind the Map
FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago welcomed back the Logan Square winter farmers market after two years off. Check the map before you go, though...

Bob Benenson
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Chicago Region Mini Farmers Market Schedule, November 8-14
FARMERS MARKETS l We're down to five remaining outdoor markets on our weekly Chicago region schedule. But... we're up to five indoor markets

Bob Benenson
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Live Event on Organic Transition on Nov. 15 at McHenry County College
ORGANIC FARMING l Farmers interested in transitioning to organic farming have an in-person opportunity to learn at an 11/15 live event...

Bob Benenson
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Four-Part Farmers Market Strategy Series Launches November 12
FARMERS MARKETS l IL Farmers Market Association & Good Food Accelerator are launching a series for producers seeking farmers market success

Bob Benenson
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Breaking News: Green City Market Leader Mandy Moody to Step Down
FARMERS MARKET l Mandy Moody, who has headed Chicago's highly regarded Green City Market for 4 years, is stepping down for personal reasons

Bob Benenson
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Chicago Region Mini Farmers Market Schedule, November 1-7
FARMERS MARKETS l Today's Halloween, tomorrow's November, the outdoor farmers market sked is downsized. You can't say we didn't warn you :)

Bob Benenson
Oct 31, 20242 min read


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