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Bob Benenson

Aug 181 min read

Peak Season Prevails But Transitions are Starting

FARMERS MARKETS l Peak season crops are still in abundance at Chicago area markets, but the transition to fall is already under way...

Bob Benenson

Aug 123 min read

The One With Me Giving an NYC Friend a Chicago Market Tour

FARMERS MARKETS l If you read Local Food Forum, you probably know I love farmers markets. Once in a while, I get to give a friend a tour...

Bob Benenson

Aug 81 min read

Dilly-Dallying at Daley Plaza: In the Loop at a Venerable Farmers Market

FARMERS MARKETS l National Farmers Market Week is winding down, so I paid homage to one of Chicago's oldest market, and its famed artwork...

Bob Benenson

Aug 86 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 9-August 15

FARMERS MARKETS l Saturday (8/10) is the last day of National Farmers Market Week. But every week is farmers market week at Local Food Forum

Bob Benenson

Aug 41 min read

Celebrate Farmers Market Week at Taste of Ravinia Festival

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area folks can celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the Taste of Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park.

Bob Benenson

Aug 32 min read

National Farmers Market Week: Our Favorite Topic's Annual Recognition

FARMERS MARKETS l National Farmers Market Week is upon us. OK, every week is farmers market week at Local Food Forum, but let's celebrate!

Bob Benenson

Aug 32 min read

Those Fruitful Farmers Markets

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area farmers markets are about as peak as the season gets. If you're not a market regular, now's the time to go!

Bob Benenson

Jul 315 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 2-August 8

FARMERS MARKETS l It's peak local food season...but it won't long. If you're in our Chicago region, visit one of a market over the next week

Bob Benenson

Jul 256 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, July 26-August 1

FARMERS MARKETS l This is the best time of the year to buy locally produced food. Check out the weekly Chicago area farmers market schedule

Bob Benenson

Jul 212 min read

Schaumburg Shuffle: Kicking Off the Weekend With Suburban Excursion

FARMERS MARKETS l When you're carless, renting one needs a reason. A suburban farmers market visit — and seeing a friend — was reason enough