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Support The Future of ILFMA
As we enter in the next decade, ILFMA remains more committed than ever to growing the farmers market community.
Asparagus!!
Farmers Markets across Illinois are getting ready to launch the 2019 Summer Season! One of the early products is asparagus.
ILFMA Partners; Amanda Panaku
Meet Amanda Pankau. She is the Market Manager for the Monticello Farmers’ Market and is an Energy Campaign Coordinator with Prairie Rivers Network.
ILFMA Partners; John Williams
Meet John Williams, who is currently farm manager at Sola Gratia Farm and developing his own farming business, Red Crib Acres.
ILFMA Partners; Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant
Meet Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, who has extensive experience working in the field of sustainable agriculture and local food systems.
Join Our Team: Social Media Internship Opportunity
The Illinois Farmers Market Association is looking to add a social media intern to our small but MIGHTY team!
ILFMA First-Runner Up For 2018 Farm Credit-Sponsored MarketMaker Innovation Awards
MarketMaker Innovation Award winner and runners-up were announced at the 20th annual National Value Added Agriculture Conference as part of the 2018 National Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit, held September 17-18 in Arlington, Virginia.
Getting To Know ILFMA Board Member Lauren Woodbridge
ILFMA President Natalie Kenny Marquez gets to know one of ILFMA’s newest board members, Lauren Woodbridge.
Burrata Salad
This month, the Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA) features a recipe from Maria Terry, chef and owner of Bleuroot Restaurant.