FARMERS MARKETS l Woodstock, Illinois is a lovely little city whose farmers market draws from an area with lots of small, sustainable farms. It is also home to one of the state's most famous movie locations

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area market openings are rolling out, and already there are markets open somewhere nearly every day. This week's openings include Logan Square and Uptown

FARMERS MARKETS l Two of Chicago's farmers markets open on Saturdays — Green City Market & The Lincoln Park Farmers Market — are just 3/4 of a mile apart. They coexist because they have very different personalities...

FARMERS MARKETS l Before the popularity surge in ramps — the early-arriving wild onions — the arrival of asparagus at the Mick Klug Farm stand was my high sign that spring had in fact set in. I renewed the tradition at Lincoln Square's season opening market

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE l A longtime Chicago-area local food advocate is calling to replace a long-stymied airport plan with a regenerative farming research center

LOCAL FOOD l To advance a sustainable and resilient Illinois foodshed, the Illinois Food System Roadmap project is seeking additional public input with an online survey

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...

YOUNG FARMERS l Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition is celebrating spring and community with a May 24 potluck dinner and barn dance that promises relaxation and fun

URBAN FARMING l Just Roots, an urban farming non-profit with a mission to combat food insecurity, is holding season kickoff events in June on their farms in Chicago and in the south suburbs