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Sweet cherries and plums at a Chicago farmers market in early July

Plainly Fruitful: Tree Fruit Started Shedding Grace for July 4 Weekend

FARMERS MARKETS l June brought the berries and cherries, adding color Chicago area farmers markets. The July 4th weekend brought tree fruit such as apricots & plums

Bob Benenson

Jul 62 min read

Local Food Producers Sought for Ravinia Market-Concert Combo

FARMERS MARKETS l Ravinia Farmers Market in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park is teaming with the summer Ravinia Festival on a combo concert-farmers market event..

Bob Benenson

Jun 301 min read

Love Farmers Markets So Much You Want to Work for One of the Best?

FARMERS MARKETS l If you are a local food fan in Chicago, perhaps you've been to Green City Market. Ever thought about working for them? Here's an opportunity...

Bob Benenson

Jun 281 min read

Get the Blues (and Greens and Reds and Purples...) of Peak Season

FARMERS MARKETS l If you needed any convincing that its peak Chicago region produce season, feast your eyes on lead photo of this Local Food Forum market recap...

Bob Benenson

Jun 281 min read

Cukes and Cubism: Food Meets Art in Summer at Chicago's Daley Plaza

FARMERS MARKETS l It is hard to top Chicago's Daley Plaza Farmers Market for its intersection of food and art. Also, how Bob discovered the magic of green beans...

Bob Benenson

Jun 262 min read

Soaring Temps Prompted an Early Morning SOAR Market Visit

FARMERS MARKETS l Heat waves often signal the end of spring crops, but a Chicago market visit showed asparagus and strawberries hanging in even as summer crops debut

Bob Benenson

Jun 241 min read

Chicago's River North Market: Come for the Food, Stay for the View

FARMERS MARKETS l River North Farmers Market has gained traction with well-known vendors. Go for the food, stay for the great views of the skyline and Chicago River

Bob Benenson

Jun 182 min read

Farmers Market Reporter Visits Chicago's Edgewater Market

FARMERS MARKETS l Our Farmers Market Reporter visited the Monday market in Chicago's Edgewater community. Learn about its history that includes a place in TV trivia

Bob Benenson

Jun 152 min read

This Week's Farmers Market Schedule, with Cherries on Top

FARMERS MARKETS l This article is the weekly Local Food Forum Chicago region Farmers Market Tracker, with cherries on top. Take a look to see what we mean...

Bob Benenson

Jun 159 min read

Link Up Illinois Plays Vital Role in Increasing Farmers Market Access

FARMERS MARKETS l People with means love buying delicious, healthy local food at farmers markets. But markets also have a key role in increasing good food access...

Bob Benenson

Jun 122 min read