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Farmers Market Reporter is Back With Peek of New Logan Location

FARMERS MARKETS l Ravinia Market Manager Ed Kugler returns with the Farmers Market Reporter feature and a peek at Chicago's Logan Square market's new location...

Bob Benenson

Apr 131 min read

Nicolette Hahn Niman Brings Food and Farming Issues to the Ballot

REGENERATIVE FARMING l The need for a healthier, sustainable food system seldom is prominent in politics. Nicolette Hahn Niman's U.S. House bid aims to change that..

Bob Benenson

Apr 136 min read

Four Outdoor Farmers Markets on This Weekend's Schedule

FARMERS MARKETS l This is weekend 2 for Chicago's Green City Market, joined by outdoor openings in suburban Grayslake, Wheaton and Geneva. Get the Market Tracker...

Bob Benenson

Apr 103 min read

Illinois Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day Scheduled for May 6

FARMS AND FARMERS l The 4th annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day will take place at the Illinois state Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, May 6, 9 a.m-3 p.m.

Bob Benenson

Apr 81 min read

Aw, Shucks! The Publican Oyster Feast Will Raise Funds for Pilot Light

CHICAGO EVENTS l The Publican's oyster Shuck Off will benefit the Pilot Light food education non-profit, and McHenry County College shows a film about women farmers

Bob Benenson

Apr 62 min read

FACT Announces This Year's Grants to Advance Livestock Welfare

ANIMAL WELFARE l Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), which focuses on humane treatment of livestock, has announced its 2026 grants to pasture-raised livestock farmers

Bob Benenson

Apr 66 min read

Timing for Early-Season Crop Arrival in Chicago is Anyone's Guess

FARMERS MARKETS l It's always hard to predict when certain crops will hit local markets. A predicted wave of very warm temperatures makes it even more complicated...

Bob Benenson

Apr 53 min read

First Peek at the April Outdoor Farmers Market Schedule

FARMERS MARKETSl Indoor markets are still open in the Chicago region. But for local food fans anxious for the outdoor season, here's a peek at the April openings....

Bob Benenson

Mar 225 min read

Near Miss Recounted: Three Sisters Garden Owner on Her Very Close Call

FARMS AND FARMING l A rare account from a farmer who fortunately was just missed by a devastating tornado. Tracey Vowell of Three Sisters Garden tells her story...

Bob Benenson

Mar 156 min read

Three Sisters Garden Had a Very Close Brush with Kankakee Tornado

FARMS AND FARMING l Tracey Vowell, a farmer in Kankakee, Illinois, just avoided devastation from a tornardo. A reminder for local food lovers that farming is risky

Bob Benenson

Mar 113 min read