LOCAL SOURCING l Local Leaf Farm, a microgreens grower outside Chicago, is holding a tour on 3/13 with a dinner featuring Mexican flair by Chef Ernesto Rodriguez...

LOCAL FOOD l Star Farm Chicago is a dynamic urban farming non-profit. Last year brought the opening of its Fresh Market, and they're seeking to hire a manager...

FARMING l Kelly Lay turned a home garden into a small farm business — and became an advocate for local farming and its potential to generate economic development...

RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL SOURCING l The chefs at CIMA, located near O'Hare, emphasize local sourcing — and are holding a dinner featuring 2 leading farm to table chefs

FARMERS MARKETS l Renowned Chef Sarah Stegner is doing a demo at the Green City Winter Market. But delicious food isn't the only reason to meet the local food champ

FARMERS MARKETS l In an interview with Local Food Forum, Green City Market leader Tish Steele discussed the purposes of the Market's new year-round indoor site...

FARMERS MARKETS l An innovator for Chicago's farmers market community since 1999, Green City Market is breaking new ground with its first indoor permanent home...

FARMERS MARKETS l When not at his own Ravinia Farmers Market, Ed Kugler reports on markets in and around Chicago, including one at the Evanston Ecology Center.,,

FARMERS MARKETS l Ravinia Farmers Market, a mainstay in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park for over 45 years, will hold winter markets on both Fridays & Saturdays...

FOOD CO-OPS l Located in one of Chicago's most diverse communities, Wild Onion Market is presenting a "Holidays Around the World" special event on December 14...