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Bob Benenson

7 days ago1 min read

Inviting Photos from Opening Day at the Ravinia Indoor Farmers Market

FARMERS MARKETS l It was news this past weekend when Ravinia Farmers Market in suburban Highland Park IL went indoors for the first time....

Bob Benenson

Dec 142 min read

Meet Renee Davis, Green City Market's Interim Executive Director

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago's Green City Market has named veteran non-profit leader Renee Davis as its interim executive director...

Bob Benenson

Dec 111 min read

Brand-New Winter Market in Highland Park Debuts This Weekend

FARMERS MARKETS l A longtime pillar of the Chicago area's farmers market community is adding a winter market that kicks off on Dec. 14...

Bob Benenson

Nov 251 min read

Find a Winter Market on the Illinois Farmers Market Association Site

FARMERS MARKETS l While there are fewer farmers market choices in the winter, there are several dozen across the state. Get a link to a list

Bob Benenson

Nov 252 min read

Leaves Were Brown, Sky Was Grey: Fond Farewell to Outdoor Markets

FARMERS MARKETS l I visited Green City Market Saturday to observe the end of the outdoor market season. Time to count the days til spring...

Bob Benenson

Nov 253 min read

Ravinia Indoor Market to Kick Off in Time for December Holiday Shopping

FARMERS MARKETS l A mainstay of Chicago region farmers markets, Ravinia Farmers Market in suburban Highland Park is going indoors...

Bob Benenson

Nov 205 min read

Mandy Moody's Leadership at Green City Market Fostered Major Growth

FARMERS MARKETS l Mandy Moody, who stepped down as executive director of Chicago's Green City Market, leaves a legacy of significant growth

Bob Benenson

Nov 102 min read

Logan Square Winter Market Worth Visit, But Mind the Map

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago welcomed back the Logan Square winter farmers market after two years off. Check the map before you go, though...

Bob Benenson

Nov 72 min read

Chicago Region Mini Farmers Market Schedule, November 8-14

FARMERS MARKETS l We're down to five remaining outdoor markets on our weekly Chicago region schedule. But... we're up to five indoor markets

Bob Benenson

Nov 41 min read

Live Event on Organic Transition on Nov. 15 at McHenry County College

ORGANIC FARMING l Farmers interested in transitioning to organic farming have an in-person opportunity to learn at an 11/15 live event...