Dec 12, 2025 | News
Cream of the Crop Award Winners Announced Let’s give a big applause for these Cream of the Crop Award winners! Best Printed Collateral The Village of Tinley Park Farmers Market The Village of Tinley Park Farmers Market is recognized for Best Printed...
Sep 18, 2025 | News
2026 ILFMA Fundraiser! Many thanks to everyone who joined us at Bloom Wine Bar & Florals for our 2026 fundraiser event in downtown Springfield! It was a fun evening with delicious food, great music, lots of chances to catch up with old friends and make new ones...
Aug 11, 2025 | News
National Farmers Market Week, observed this year from August 3 to 9, is a chance to recognize the vital role farmers markets play in building stronger communities, improving public health and supporting the local economy across Illinois. From city blocks to suburban...
Jul 2, 2025 | News
Thanks for attending the 2026 Everything Local Conference! Thanks for attending another great Everything Local conference! We hope you enjoyed the three days full of keynotes, presentations, networking and locally sourced meals. Make sure to save the date for the 2027...
Nov 11, 2024 | News
The Cream of the Crop Awards celebrate the best of Illinois farmers market marketing efforts in 2024. Award Categories Each award category has three awards, defined by number of vendors: Less than an average of 20 vendors An average of 20 to 50 vendors An average of...
Jul 8, 2024 | News
When was the last time you sat down at a restaurant and recognized where the ingredients on your plate came from? When you dine at a farm-to-table restaurant, you may recognize the farms and businesses involved in growing and processing the ingredients used in your...
