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…”
Look what’s local for Dinner! Think seasonal grown food!
Come and get prepared for spring bounty with Jennifer Downing, of nourish.
In this inspiring class we’ll focus on seasonal produce for use in recipes from the fabulous book, Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes by Jeanne Kelley.
Brought to you by the Geneva Green Market, NFP membership
Who: Jennifer Downing of Nourish, Expert Cook
Where: Inglenook Panty, 11 North Fifth Street, Geneva IL
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Member $45 per person, Non-Member - $55 per person (includes food and instruction material, come hungry)
A drawing for a $10 gift certificate courtesy Townhouse Books in St. Charles will have you cooking from this book all summer long!
Sign up by emailing genevagreenmarket [at] gmail [dot] com – give your name, email and phone number.
Membership information can be found on the web site:
http://www.genevagreenmarket.org/about-us/
The Geneva Green Market, the area’s only Farmers Market requiring all produce and products be locally grown within a 200-mile radius of Geneva IL, is kicking off their second season on Thursday, June 26 at their permanent location along the west side of the Fox River at 75 N. River Lane in Geneva from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for opening ceremonial plantings at 9:00 a.m. with Geneva officials and friends, followed by cooking demonstrations and more…
Visitors will see familiar faces from last year and some new vendors as well. Products include field-fresh, minimally processed, sustainably grown, produce ranging from vegetables, herbs and fruits to meats and dairy products and more!
OPENING DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:00 a.m. Market Opens
9:00 a.m. Local City Officials and Dignitaries to Participate in Planting Ceremony of the Geneva Green Market
9:30 a.m. James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Jeremy Lycan’s Cooking Demonstration with Locally Grown Food
10:30 a.m. Kid’s Corner – Illinois Natural History Survey Mobile Classroom
11:30 a.m. Chef Jeremy Lycan’s Cooking Demonstration with Locally Grown Food
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
- 9:00 a.m. The Illinois Natural History Survey Mobile Classroom & Traveling Science Center
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Guided Tours of River Park
12:00 p.m. The Illinois Natural History Survey Mobile Classroom & Traveling Science Center
Parking is plentiful, and the weekly Geneva Green Market is located one block east of Route 31 and one block north of Route 38. For more information, please contact Karen Stark – email us here!
Majestic Nursery is an establishment that strives to achieve the highest quality of fresh, seasonal foods and plants. The 5-acre nursery, farm and homestead is family owned and operated. They have encouraged a balance of bio-diversity, while maintaining a piece of land for use in the growth of plants and food. It is important to Majestic Nursery to care for themselves, the earth and the community in keeping a healthy safe and beautiful environment for all. They reserved the back third of their property, along the Fox River, Read more
GENEVA GREEN MARKET – locally grown, minimally processed produce and products will be available at the Geneva Green Market to chefs, foodies and everyday people.
When:
Thursdays
June 26 through October 30, 2008
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Where:
75 N RIVER LANE, GENEVA IL
Contact:
email us
630.208.9321
