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National Farmers Market Week

“This is incredible,” I said to Lindsay Record. Record has long been a driving force in the Illinois Stewardship Alliance (ISA), a primary proponent of local, sustainable farming. I’d called Record after scanning the schedule of local events celebrating National Farmers Market Week, which runs from August 2–8. “Isn’t it great?” Record replied. “More and […]

Posted inArts & Culture

Farmers market fun

PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE The Old Capitol Farmers Market wraps up the 2014 season with a special Halloween-themed bash this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition to hosting the local farmers, artisans and other vendors who sell their products and host demonstrations each week, this Saturday’s market will also feature special Halloween […]

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