fresh produce=)

I spent this morning finding the sweetest berries and freshest breads from my local farmers market. Next time you go grocery shopping, try heading to your local market
before settling for Trader Joe's, Jewels, or Dominicks.

Not only are the fruit and vegetables much more ripe and the breads more fresh, but all these foods come from natural resources without any touch of GMO's, fillers, pesticides, or hormones. Ooh and you are supporting your local farmers!


Eating locally and shopping at farmer’s markets…

• Supports small-scale farm families so they can pass on their skills and passions to future generations
• Uses less resources due to decreased shipping
• Supports more environmentally friendly farming practices
• Builds relationships between the farmer and the consumers
  

Here is a list of your local farmers in Chicago! My favorite is Geneva Greens, as well as the following others:

Sweet Earth Organic Farm

608-875-6026

Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers

Tiny Greens

217-328-9367

Micro greens, Wheatgrass

Mick Klug Farms

269-208-9334

Berries, Sweet and sour cherries, Nectarines and peaches, Apricots, Melons, Vegetables

Prairie Fruits Farm

217-643-2314

goat cheese, fruit