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SOAR and Daley Plaza Openings Will Make Downtown Chicago More Local
FARMERS MARKETS l The two biggest farmers markets in downtown Chicago are opening the week of May 17 — and they both have strong connections to the world of art...
Bob Benenson
2 days ago4 min read
Chicago's Uptown Farmers Market: A Walk in the Park on City Streets
FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago's Uptown Farmers Market started under elevated train tracks. But a move to a neighborhood pedestrian mall turned it from bland to beautiful
Bob Benenson
4 days ago2 min read
Use Our Tracker to Find Chicago Region Farmers Markets Close to You
FARMERS MARKETS l Local Food Forum provides the Chicagoland Farmers Market Tracker as a resource to help people across the area to find delicious, healthy local food
Bob Benenson
4 days ago4 min read
Chicago Market Co-Op Takes Step Forward with Signed Loan Proposal
FOOD CO-OPS l The Chicago Market co-op project has faced many bumps in the road since its launch in 2013. But a step forward in its financing efforts is noteworthy..
Bob Benenson
5 days ago2 min read
Love Mexican Food? Love Local Food? This Farm Dinner Has Both
FARM TO TABLE l If you love authentic Mexican food and hyperlocal produce, then don't miss this dinner teaming Chicago's El Molcajete Sauces and Cedillo's urban farm
Bob Benenson
6 days ago2 min read
The Week's Farmers Market Visits Included Getting Schooled
LOCAL FOOD EDUCATION l The farmers market I visited on May 8 was out of the ordinary. It was held in the playground at Ray Elementary School on Chicago's South Side
Bob Benenson
May 112 min read
Networking is a Key to Building Local Food Systems in Illinois
FARMS & FARMERS l Illinois Food System Infrastructure Collaborative brings together advocates and entrepreneurs to discuss solutions to problems facing local growers
Bob Benenson
May 105 min read
Saturday Farmers Markets: I Got Around, Round, I Got Around
FARMERS MARKETS l As Billy Joel sang, I don't know why I go to extremes. But on Saturday, May 2, I visited 3 outdoor markets (and received a home produce delivery)
Bob Benenson
May 53 min read
Our Outlook for May Produce in Natural Awakenings Magazine
NATURAL AWAKENINGS l Our article in Natural Awakenings Chicago includes thoughts about variable spring weather & how it affects when favorite crops hit our markets.
Bob Benenson
May 31 min read
Lincoln Square Market: It's So Nice to Have You Back Where You Belong
FARMERS MARKETS l This week was the first of Chicago's region season to have non-weekend outdoor markets. Read about Lincoln Square and get the Market Tracker...
Bob Benenson
Apr 304 min read
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