FARMERS MARKETS l With the rise of "season extension," Chicago local food fans have more all-year options. The winter market sked is here...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Learn about a CSA Fair, a Climate Change webinar, and exciting job postings in this food and farm non-profit roundup...

FARMERS: For small-scale farmers seeking to grow into wholesale markets, a series of workshops across Illinois will share valuable info...

FARMING CONFERENCES l Winter is farm conference season. Learn about four major upcoming gatherings, two each in Wisconsin and Illinois...

SUSTAINABILITY l Too many Christmas trees end up in landfills. To go green in Chicago, you can get your used tree fed to goats or mulched...