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

Many farms offer produce subscriptions, where buyers receive a weekly or monthly basket of produce, flowers, fruits, eggs, milk, meats, or any sort of different farm products.

A CSA, (for Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become “members” (”shareholders” or “subscribers”) of the CSA. Most CSA farmers prefer that members pay for the season up-front, but some farmers will accept weekly or monthly payments. Some CSAs also require that members work a small number of hours on the farm during the growing season. A CSA season typically runs from late spring through early fall. The number of CSAs in the United States was estimated at 50 in 1990, and has since grown to over 2000.

Here in Geneva Illinois, and the Fox Valley, we have many choices with CSAs. Some continue into the fall.

Erehwon Farms:
Seven weeks of wonderful fall produce such as winter squash, pie pumpkins, carrots, radishes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, spinach, Swiss chard, lettuce, parsnips, tatsoi, Read More…

September brings not only cooler weather with it, but a new variety of produce to the market.

Vegetables:

• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Green Peppers
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Garlic
• Kale
• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Turnips

Fruit

• Apples
• Peaches
• Melons
• Grapes

Humidity isn’t the only thing that August has to offer in Kane and Dupage County. Come and check out a new variety of fresh produce available at the market! Here’s a short list of the fruits and vegetable available in August from Dekalb County, Dupage County, Kane County and Kendall County farms:

Vegetables:

• Cauliflower
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Green beans
• Onions
• Squashes
• Zucchini

Fruits:

• Apples
• Berries
• Melons
• Tomatoes

Fresh at this Weeks Market:

• Amaranth (fresh, whole leaf)
• beans (purple or green)
• beets
• bell peppers
• broccoli
• cabbages
• corn
• cucumbers
• eggplant
• heirloom tomatoes (seven to eight variety)
• kohlrabi, lettuce, potatoes (various varieties)
• radishes
• summer squash
• sweet corn
• tomatoes

… and much more!

Vegetable of the Week:

Amaranth, a warm weather version of Spinach…can be eaten raw or cooked with olive oil and garlic…

Chef demo:

Jeremy Lycan of Niche Restaurant

GENEVA GREEN MARKET

75 N. River Lane
Geneva IL (Kane County)
June 26th – October 30th
Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
630-208-9321 Karen

AURORA FARMERS MARKETS

Route 25 - Aurora Transportation Center
June 21-September 27
Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
Opposite Rush-Copley Heart Institute (Dupage County)
July 8th - August 26th
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

West Plaza at Galena & Edgelawn
July 9th - August 27th
Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
630-844-4731 Lisa
Stop by for Dick’s Mini Donuts and smoothies served up fresh on site, or for Wurst Kitchen’s homemade brats and dogs straight off the grill. In addition you’ll find a selection of cheese, vinegars, jardinière, gourmet mixes, cookware, handcrafted jewelry, flowers, lawn decorations, plus pet treats and apparel, while Provena Mercy provides on-site blood pressure checks and health screenings.

BATAVIA FARMERS MARKET

28 S. Water St
Batavia IL (Kane County)
June 28th – October 11th
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
630-721-3528 Britta
Back by popular demand are Gourmet Days the first Saturday of the month with Chef Jason of Enticing Cuisine who will be cooking up tasting samples using market fresh ingredients. New this year is Green Day at the Market on September 20th.

DEKALB FARMERS MARKET

Lincoln Hwy between 2nd and 3rd Streets
Dekalb IL (Dekalb County)
June - October
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
815-748-7788
Located in downtown DeKalb’s historic cobblestone Palmer Court. Produce, flowers, herbs, wine, soy products - all home grown in Illinois plus arts and crafts.

DUNDEE FARMERS MARKET

319 N. River St.
East Dundee IL (Dupage County)
May 10 - October 25
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
847-742-3432 June
Vendors are selling locally grown veggies (in season), flowers, and bedding plants, plus antiques and collectibles.

ELBURN FARMERS MARKET

500 Filmore St.
Elburn IL (Kane County)
June 15th - September 28th
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
630-365-6315 Shannon
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GENEVA FRENCH MARKET

Third Street near the train station
Geneva IL (Kane County)
April 27 – October 26th
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
630-365-6315 Leslie

OSWEGO COUNTRY MARKET

Downtown Oswego
Oswego IL (Will County)
June through September
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
630-554-4433

OTTAWA’S OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET

Jackson Street, between LaSalle and Columbus
Ottawa, IL 61350 (LaSalle County)
May - October
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
815-433-0084 Meg
Throughout the course of a growing season, our market attracts over fifty vendors, selling homegrown fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants and homemade bread, cakes, cookies, fudge and pies along with homemade craft items and homemade dog treats and toys!

The goals of the Market are: to promote, preserve and support the Market as a source of healthy, locally-grown and produced food and goods; to preserve local sustainable agriculture; and, to enhance the quality of life in the Ottawa area by providing a community gathering place and tourist attraction.

ST CHARLES FARMERS MARKET

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
4th Ave and Main St (Route 64)
St Charles IL (Kane County)
June 6th – October 31st
Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
630-584-6680 Rob
The St. Charles Farmers Market offers fresh from Kane County produce, fruit, cheese, eggs, pork, bacon, sausage, meat and poultry products, bountiful fruit and flowers from Michigan Orchards as well as fresh flowers, garden plants, honey, produce and foodstuffs from Illinois growers. The Market also offers a tempting array of gourmet food products, fresh baked bread, garden and landscaping products, jewelry, arts and crafts.

SUGAR GROVE FARMERS MARKET

Sugar Grove Village Hall
Rt. 30 & Municipal Drive (10 Municipal Drive)
Sugar Grove IL (Kane County)
June 7th – September 27th
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
630-466-2024 Pat
The market has vegetable and fruit producers, specialty crop growers, food vendors and crafters.

SYCAMORE FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Sycamore
Sycamore IL (Dekalb County)
June - September
Sundays
815-895-3456
Local vendors gather together in the heart of Sycamore for the Discover Sycamore French market. The market includes fresh produce, locally made wine, and other homemade creations create the uniqueness of the market.

Yorkville Farmers Market

Town Square, Route 47 and Main St
Yorkville, IL 60560
Kendall County
June 14 - October 25, 2008
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
630-553-4347

Farm fresh vegetables, honey, baked goods and more every Saturday morning beginning in June through late October. You’ll also find plants, handmade crafts and something different every week. In addition to vegetables you’ll find a variety of other fresh produce including fruits, honey, herbs, plants, crafts, home baked goods and much more!