Geneva Green Market: Geneva, Illinois – A Local Food Green Farmers Market

Terra Madre Day – or Mother Earth Day- took place December 10th, 2009. All over the planet countries big and small and people from all corners hosted and participated in a wide range of actions and activities at the, first ever, Terra Madre Day.

It was a day of education, sharing and taking pleasure in the bio-diversity around us. Over 1000 events took place globally which ranged from shopping at local farmer’s markets to community festivals and community meals, demonstration’s, film presentations, picnics, Read more

Here at Majestic Nursery, we take the time and effort to assure that we are a good steward of the land, removing previous generations environmental damage and minimizing present and future impacts by conserving an area for wildlife, growing responsibly, composting, recycling, and paying attention to the effects we are having on the environment around us. We are vigilant in our education, looking for ways we can better our effect on the environment and community.

We purchased our little piece of paradise, our nursery and home in 2001. We were so joyful and appreciative of our find, a neglected farmhouse on 5 acres of potential along the Fox River. Much of the property was infested with garlic mustard, invasive roses and poison ivy, and everywhere a generous distribution of car parts, tires, glass and other trash from generations before us laying about the property, it was not as conducive to the wildlife, the birds and the butterflies we had hoped to be there. After many years of much intense effort, and ongoing hauling, scouring and hand pulling, our property is becoming a fit paradise, providing the healthy habitat for the birds and butterflies we wanted to see, as well as for the insects, frogs, ducks, heron, deer and more. We see so much more. Read more

Join in The GGM membership! Your contributions support educational programs, lectures and the commitment to the health-giving nature of locally grown food, sustainability and conservation of resources. Your contribution also helps support the free Kids corner and Chef demos at the market and your individual membership includes a range of benefits that are feature below.

• Seed Membership ($25 or more donation) – you will receive a coffee mug/GGM discount card – honored at concurring businesses/events.  Membership Specials.
• Planting Membership ($50 or more donation) – the above membership and  $10 off the each lecture/workshop/class you choice during the 2009 season.
• Sprouting Membership ($100 or more donation) – the above membership and a lunch for two at the Geneva Green Market.
• Growing Membership ($250 or more donation) – the above membership and (20% off home cooking demonstration by Jennifer Downing, Nourish) Learn useful cooking techniques with locally grown food.
• Harvest Membership ($500 or more donation) – the above membership and a basket filled the freshest products from the Geneva Green Market
• Geneva Green Market Benefactor ($1000 or more donation)  – the above membership and will receive a dinner for two at Niche Restaurant in Geneva. (Excludes alcohol and gratuity)

Mission Statement
Geneva Green Market, a non-for profit distributional and educational association which:

• Promotes the sale of locally produced products from local family farms and local food producers who provide freshness, biodiversity, the highest quality organic/sustainable food and the basis of regional cuisine.
• Provides an educational forum for consumers to learn the uses and benefits of quality, locally grown or prepared food products. To establish an appreciation of nutritional value of produce and to provide more flavor, freshness and variety of locally grown product.
• Preserves the environment for future generations while improving the quality of food.
• Supports a partnership between local chefs, farmers, producers and merchants to mutually enhance, develop, and promote the local food economy.
• Promotes the green community, and become the town crier of the events of the Fox River Valley.
• Creates partnerships with other non-for profits organizations that promote green living, preservation of our natural resources, gardening information, and other aligned interests.

Thus far the Geneva Green Market, NFP is entirely run by volunteers. Unlike other farmers’ markets, we only charge our vendors a minimal donation fee that goes towards necessary expenses. This helps our vendors remain economically viable. In time we hope to build up membership enough to support a salaried market manager position to help the Geneva Green Market run smoothly for years to come. Serving on the board of directors for the Geneva Green Market, NFP are Karen Start, president, Connie Weaver, co-founder, Georgine Bosak, treasurer, Diana Morin, secretary, Trisha Margulies, member, Ted Richter, farmer, Beth Propst, farmer, Jennifer Downing, chef, Jennifer Echert, member. This not-for-profit group of volunteers seeks to educate and support the community in their efforts to eat locally.

To join the GGM,NFP membership click here to email or send email to info [at] genevagreenmarket [dot] org or call 630-208-9321