Farmers Markets and CSAs

Farmers Markets

There are hundreds of farmers markets throughout the greater Chicago area from May through November, and a few that are year-round. These are just a few of the farmers markets that feature organic, responsibly grown produce:

• Green City Market (year-round; in Lincoln Park, Chicago)

• Oak Park Farmers Market (Lake and Elmwood)

• Logan Square Farmers Market (year-round; Logan and Milwaukee)

• Evanston Farmers Market (Maple and University, behind the Hilton Garden Inn)

• City Farm (Clybourn and Division)

• City of Chicago Farmers Markets (throughout the city)

• Geneva Green Market (75 N. River Lane, in Geneva, IL)

• 61st St Farmer’s Market (through December; 61st Street between Dorchester and Blackstone)

• Back of the Yards Farmers Market at The Plant (first Saturdays, October-May)

Here are some resources for finding farmers markets:

• All Illinois Farmers Markets

• Indiana Farmers Market Resource Guide

• Guide to Growers of Fresh Vegetables in Wisconsin

CSAs

CSAs are a great way to keep a continuous supply local food in your home. In exchange for an upfront payment to a grower, CSA participants receive shares of the produce or meat produced during the season. CSAs can be very cost-effective and benefit both both grower and consumer. Here are some guides to finding your perfect CSA:

• Local Harvest

• Band of Farmers: Chicago CSA Coalition

• Family Farmed CSA Guide

• A few CSA farmers we particularly love are Radical Root (check out their blog profile here), and two of our board members - Montalbano Farms and Cedar Valley Sustainable Farms (for meat!)