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Bob Benenson

Dec 16, 20241 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 14, 20242 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 11, 20241 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

Dec 8, 20242 min read

Good Food, No Frostbite: Green City Market Goes Indoors for the Winter

FARMERS MARKETS l It was a bit of a schlep for me to get to the opening of Green City indoor market on Saturday. I wouldn't have missed it..

Bob Benenson

Nov 25, 20241 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 25, 20242 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 25, 20243 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 20, 20245 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 18, 20241 min read

FOOD NON-PROFITS i Register for Everything Local presented by Illinois Farmers Market Association, IL Farm Bureau & IL Specialty Growers...

Bob Benenson

Nov 15, 20241 min read

Chicago Region Mini Farmers Market Schedule, November 15-21

FARMERS MARKETS l If you love the outdoor farmers market vibe, make sure to check this schedule and catch one of the last of this season...