Celebrate Illinois Markets During National Farmers Market Week!
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...
Everything Local Conference 2026
Save the date for the 2026 Everything Local conference! Make sure to save the date for the 2026 Everything Local Conference at the Bank of Springfield Convention Center! We hope you’ll join us January 28-30 for three days of networking, presentations, locally...
2024 Cream of the Crop Awards
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...
The Pleasures of Eating Locally: Five Unique Farm-to-Table Restaurants to Experience in Illinois
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...