Local Food Dispatch
Jul 31, 2025 ● By Bob Benenson
Photo credit Bob Benenson
Local Food Dispatch covers the Chicago area’s dynamic local food scene, from farmers markets and chefs to community organizations and sustainability advocates. Writer Bob Benenson, founder and editor of Local Food Forum, highlights the people and policies working to build healthier, more resilient food systems across the region.
August 2025 Updates:
Yes, Chefs—at Green City Market’s Chef BBQ
Green City Market’s annual Chef BBQ returns to Chicago’s Lincoln Park on September 4, offering a delicious celebration of local, sustainable food with over 100 top chefs serving seasonal ... Read More »
Farmers Rising’s Alfalfa Festival on August 23
Join the celebration of sustainable farming and community at Farmers Rising’s Alfalfa Festival on August 23 in Caledonia, Illinois, featuring live music, local food, and family-friendly f... Read More »
Pillars of Our Farmers Market Community Celebrate Golden Anniversaries
Celebrate 50 years of community, sustainability, and fresh local food at the Evanston and Oak Park Farmers Markets—two suburban staples that continue to nourish residents every Saturday t... Read More »
