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Please Send Us Details If You're Not on Our List
I recently published a roundup of winter farmers markets in the Chicago region. But these markets aren't the only sources for "off-season" locally produced food, and I want to make sure that we have as comprehensive a list as possible of retail and e-commerce options so our readers know where to find them.
I'm looking for brick-and-mortar stores that are entirely or mostly local; e-commerce outlets for locally produced food, which either ship/deliver to buyers or have drop sites; farmers doing winter CSA subscriptions; and whatever other form winter local takes.
Since extra-regional shipping is involved in some cases, I'm stretching the definition of local a bit.
The following are winter local food sources of which I am aware. If you see your farm or outlet on the list, you don't have to contact me, you're already in. If you aren't on the list but want to be — and who doesn't love free publicity — please reach out to me at bob@localfoodforum.com.
It would be great if you can do so soon, because I want to get this list out quickly.
Bob's Brain's Database (please forgive any lapses)
99 Counties, Keystone, Iowa
All Grass Farms, Dundee, Illinois
Bennett Farms, Edwardsburg, Michigan
Brian Severson Farms, Dwight, Illinois
Finn's Ranch, Buchanan, Michigan
Fresh Picks, Niles, Illinois
Hazzard Free Farm, Pecatonica, Illinois
Jacobson Family Farms, Antioch, Illinois
Jake's Country Meats, Cassopolis, Michigan
Janie's Mill, Ashkum, Illinois
Kakadoodle, Matteson, Illinois
Mint Creek Farm, Cabery, Illinois
Nordic Creamery, Westby, Wisconsin
Prairie Crossing Farm Store, Grayslake, Illinois
River Valley Ranch Mushrooms, Burlington, Wisconsin
Three Sisters Garden, Kankakee, Illinois
Village Farmstand, Evanston, Illinois
Wanda Farm, Harvard, Illinois
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