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Local Food Dispatch

It’s June and Farmers Market Season Is Busting Out All Over

May 29, 2026 ● By Bob Benenson

Explore Chicagoland farmers market season in Chicago, Illinois, as peak summer brings fresh local produce across the region. Discover weekly market updates, seasonal crops like strawberries, asparagus, and tomatoes, and find local food destinations using regional trackers. Celebrate vibrant community markets throughout the greater Chicago area all season long seasonally.

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Create a Flavorful Frittata With Winter Market Selections

Dec 31, 2025 ● By Janie Maxwell, MS, RDN Executive Director, Illinois Farmers Market Association

Create a flavorful winter farmers market frittata with eggs, spinach, mushrooms and cheese. This easy recipe highlights seasonal ingredients and supports local food year-round.

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Ten Natural Food Product Trends That Reflect How We Shop and Eat This Year

Dec 31, 2025 ● By Bob Benenson

Discover 10 natural food product trends shaping how we shop and eat this year, from conscious consumption and protein innovation to fiber, global flavors and AI-driven discovery.

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Corn and pumpkins at Chicago's Green City Market farmers market
From Markets to Galas: Chicago-Area Food Highlights This Fall

Sep 01, 2025 ● By Bob Benenson

Celebrate September’s equinox in Chicagoland with a taste of two seasons—farmers market bounty, fall harvests, chef events, and food community galas.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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