FARMERS MARKETS l A generally cool early spring is slowing the arrival of some seasonal crops. Rhubarb has joined asparagus in great piles on farmers market tables, but not a lot of a variety yet

FOOD EDUCATION l Pilot Light, a national leader in food education, is holding a June 8 potluck where educators will share success stories. Also, time-sensitive reminders about other events

LOCAL FOOD l There are so many ways to support local farmers, including farmers markets, CSA subscriptions and farm stores. I don't often hit all three in one day, but that's how this past Saturday played out

FARMERS MARKETS l Green City Market, a leader in Chicago's farmers market community, introduced Letisha "Tish" Steele as its new executive director. She recently served in food access and sustainability roles in Denver

FARMERS MARKETS l What are now populous suburbs not far outside Chicago were still farm towns not too long ago. Today, you're most likely to see a farmer in Palatine at their weekly farmers market

FARMERS MARKETS l It's mid-May and Local Food Forum's market schedule keeps growing. This week's update features three markets on Chicago's South Side that provides local food access to underresourced communities.

FARMERS MARKETS l Farmers markets are life for Local Food Forum & mid-week markets are a great brain break. A travelogue from Chicago's Green City and Uptown markets

LOCAL FOOD ECOSYSTEM l The Illinois Food System Roadmap Task Force is holding a Zoom event June 18 to share learnings from a three-month series of fact-finding events

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