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FamilyFarmed EXPO March 11-13
Woody Tasch kicks off the EXPO at the March 11 Financing Farm to Fork Conference. A primary objective of the conference is to educate regional farmers and food processors about various financing strategies and then link them with individuals who represent a variety of financing options that may help them grow their businesses. Business education and training will be essential to the success of the conference and breakout sessions will help inform food producers and financiers about the opportunities and needs in this sector. The conference will conclude with a Financing Fair networking session where farmers and food producers can meet one-on-one with different types of investors and economic development specialists. Learn more about the conference here!
Visit the EXPO website to learn more!

Where Do You Get YOUR Local Food?
Ten years ago, there were far fewer options for finding local food than there are today. In recent years, farmers markets, CSAs, food co-operatives, buying clubs, retail stores, and home delivery services have made it much easier to eat local. But, which option is best for you?
Find out here!
Winter Markets in Greater Chicagoland
Finding local and sustainably produced food and meeting your local farmers doesn't have to end with the warm weather. Check out some of the many farmers markets that will be going on all winter long by clicking here.

If your business, neighborhood, congregation or group is interested in hosting a CSA drop-off site in Chicagoland, we want to hear from you! Click here for more info!

AgriNews Discusses Local Food
The local food movement is growing, but it is in need of a more developed infrastructure, more private financing and more farmers.

"This niche, it's a big one and it's growing," said Jim Slama, the founder of familyfarmed.org.
Read more here!

Chicago French Market Opens!
The Chicago French Market at the Metra Train Station opened earlier this month to great reviews. With 25 unique, mostly artisan food vendors, the market offers consumers a great array of fun, tasty prepared food as well as a full selection of staples such as produce, dairy, meat and seafood.
Visit Chicago French Market website

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