Minestrone Soup, Natural Awakenings Chicago

Minestrone Soup, Natural Awakenings Chicago

Check out the recipe for GOOD OLE MINESTRONE, in Natural Awakenings Chicago, written by ILFMA Executive Director, Janie Maxwell Good Ole Minestrone Hits the Spot for Comfort Food “One of the first recipes I made for a crowd was minestrone soup from the More with Less...
My Market Campaign

My Market Campaign

National Farmers Market Week is August 6-12. Take part by creating a brief video showcasing your favorite local market or vendor and post it to the ILFMA Facebook page or Twitter (@ILFarmersMkts) Tips Make a selfie video and introduce yourself and the vendor/market...
What Is Growing Now in IL, Regional Report

What Is Growing Now in IL, Regional Report

Plan your market shopping list and seasonal recipes, thanks to Univ. of IL Ext. Educators who share their crop updates from all over Illinois! From West Illinois April 18, 2018 It was freezing (15 degrees F) then it got hot (79 degrees F), followed by a cold snap over...
Top Reasons to Attend ILFMA Conference

Top Reasons to Attend ILFMA Conference

Increase Sales! Idea Sharing and Networking! Collaborate together to meet challenges and seize opportunities! Be inspired! Boost your SNAP/Link sales! Expansive Winter Farmers Market! 26 Vendors! Prepare for a great 2017 Season! We hope to see you...
Urbana Top 10

Urbana Top 10

Urbana’s Market at the Square takes place outdoors from May through November, rain or shine in Urbana, Illinois. The Market has a very loyal customer base, even when it’s raining. So that got the Market Staff thinking, “What makes the Market so appealing? What...