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..

FARM EDUCATION l The Urban Growers Collective urban agriculture non-profit and Illinois Extension have on-farm learning experiences scheduled in Chicago in July....

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...

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...

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

LOCAL FOOD l Marty Travis, a longtime leading Illinois advocate for local food and sustainability, is teaming with Gather CSA to bring more regional food to Chicago

URBAN FARMING l There are very practical reasons why have a CSA subscription at Just Roots Farm on Chicago's South Side. But there is also an aesthetic side to it...

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

MEAT l how do free grilled hot dogs and hamburgers sound to you? The occasion is "Beef Up the Block," which takes place in Galewood on Chicago's Far West Side...

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