In case you missed it, The GGM appeared in the Chicago Tribune on July 22nd in “Chicago area green markets growing…” The article discusses different approaches to sustainable farming including organic, naturally raised and where you can find sustainable food in the Chicagoland area:
… Fresh, local and sustainably grown also are at the heart of the Geneva Green Market, which opened in 2007, according to Karen Stark, co-founder with Connie Weaver. Farmers must come from within 200 miles and fill out a “sustainability” statement with their application.
Raised on a Minnesota dairy farm, Stark is passionate about the market and extended it indoors last winter. “Even though we do a kids corner and chefs’ demos, this is teaching people about the food. It’s not about entertainment value,” she said. “It’s about sustaining your lifestyle with the most nutrition value in your food you can possibly buy locally”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires farmers to be certified by a third party to use the term organic. Non-organic farmers use a variety of terms to show their practices: “sustainable,” “chemical free” and “naturally grown.” Or “healthy farming practices used,” “no spray,” free-ranged,” “pastured,” “grass fed” and “no antibiotics or hormones.” In those cases, it is up to the consumer to decide what is acceptable…
For the full article visit the Chicago Tribune: “Chicago area green markets growing…”
