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Six Best Reasons to Shop at Farmers Market, From Natural Awakenings

FARMERS MARKETS l A Natural Awakenings Chicago essay by Local Food Forum outlines best reasons to shop at farmer markets. And check out a blueberry crumble recipe...

Bob Benenson

Jul 26, 20252 min read

Early Morning Beat-the-Heat Market Run Revealed New-in-Season News

FARMERS MARKETS l Many local food lovers have a favorite for which they wait in anticipation of peak season. In Chicago, this was a good week for tomato & melon fans

Bob Benenson

Jul 25, 20252 min read

Piled High by Mid-July? Get Ready 'Cause Sweet Corn's A-Comin'

FARMERS MARKETS l Local food fans cherish this time of the year; for many, sweet corn is the king. You'll be having some royal corn feasts, because the ears are here

Bob Benenson

Jul 15, 20252 min read

Love Farmers Markets? Subscribe to National Farmers Market Forum

FARMERS MARKETS l There's a new online publication, Farmers Market Forum, with a laser focus on local food. And the publisher is a Local Food Forum subscriber!...

Bob Benenson

Jul 13, 20254 min read

Breaking First-in-Season News: This Post is Corny... and Peachy

FARMERS MARKETS l Every visit to a Chicago region farmers markets in July checks off more boxes for favorite first-in-season crops. Check out some big produce news..

Bob Benenson

Jul 12, 20253 min read

True to the Pru: Farmers Market Reporter on a Downtown Newcomer

FARMERS MARKETS l Our Farmers Market Reporter shares photos of the Chicago's Pru Farmers Market, where you get food with a side order of city architectural history

Bob Benenson

Jul 7, 20252 min read

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 6, 20252 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 30, 20251 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 28, 20251 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 28, 20251 min read