2023 Cream of the Crop Awards

2023 Cream of the Crop Awards

The Cream of the Crop Awards celebrate the best of Illinois farmers market marketing efforts in 2023. 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...
Savor Autumn in Illinois with Agritourism Adventures

Savor Autumn in Illinois with Agritourism Adventures

It’s always great to visit a farm and get to know the farmers who grow our food. But there’s no better time than September and October, as the heat of summer gives way to the cool comforts of autumn, and a ride in the beautiful Illinois countryside can lead to...
August is THE month to visit a local farm market

August is THE month to visit a local farm market

This year’s National Farmers Market Week is August 6-12, and Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA) joins markets from across the country in celebrating the positive impacts farmers markets have. Farmers markets provide access to delicious, nutritious locally...
Savor the Seasons with Farm to Table Restaurants

Savor the Seasons with Farm to Table Restaurants

Over the past few decades, chefs and restaurateurs in locations throughout the state have also been serving diners with fresh, delicious, sustainably produced vegetables, fruit and produce from farms close to home. In this article, Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois...