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Bob Benenson

Jul 17, 20245 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, July 19-25

FARMERS MARKETS l Check out the Chicago region farmers market schedule for the next week. Buy healthy local food, support local farmers...

Bob Benenson

Jul 17, 20242 min read

Low-Line Market: Under the L Stop, Out of the Sun

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago's Low-Line Market is small, but it's worth checking out because of its unique location — under a CTA train stop...

Bob Benenson

Jul 17, 20242 min read

Three Sisters Garden's First Sweet Corn Delivery is a Golden Moment

Tracey Vowell grows,many crops at her Three Sisters Garden in Kankakee, Illinois. Yet it is sweet corn that customers await most anxiously,

Bob Benenson

Jul 15, 20242 min read

Walk Through Our 61st St. Market Photo Tour

FARMERS MARKET l Recapping a tour of the social mission-driven 61st Street Farmers Market, the biggest market on Chicago's South Side.

Bob Benenson

Jul 13, 20241 min read

Ed Wants You to Vend at Taste of Ravinia Festival

FARMERS MARKET l Ravinia Farmers Market in Chicago's suburban Highland Park is holding an. 8/7 festival and is seeking additiona vendors...

Bob Benenson

Jul 12, 20241 min read

I Say Tom-ay-to, You Say Tom-ah-to, Most of Us Say We Love Them

TOMATOES l A video with tips whether you're enjoying hothouse heirloom tomatoes or holding out for the precious few weeks of field tomatoes.

Bob Benenson

Jul 12, 20246 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, July 12-18

FARMERS MARKETS l Check out the Chicago region farmers market schedule for the next week. Buy the best food and support local farmers...

Bob Benenson

Jul 10, 20243 min read

Party with the Produce at Wild Onion Market July 27

FOOD CO-OPS l After a soft opening, Chicago's Wild Onion Market co-op is ready to party. Its Grand Opening celebration will be on July 27...

Bob Benenson

Jul 9, 20241 min read

Summer Settles In at Chicago Markets

FARMERS MARKETS l In a normal year, we'd still be waiting for crops like corn & peaches. But they're early, creating a happy status quo...

Bob Benenson

Jul 6, 20242 min read

Corn-nation Day

FARMERS MARKETS l Sweet corn may be the most popular crop at Chicago region markets — and it has arrived super early this year around July 4