Green City Market

Now in its 10th season, this non-profit organization is the city’s only sustainable green market, featuring over 45 sustainable or certified organic farmers. There’s lots more including:

• Chef cooking demonstrations
• Children’s educational programs: “Club Sprouts” and the Edible Gardens in the Lincoln
• Park Farm-in-the-Zoo
• Savor the Seasons Taste Education Series
• The Localvore Challenge
• Farmer education workshops
• Scholarships for our farmers encouraging conference and workshop attendance
• The Farm Forager partnership with the City of Chicago working to bring more high quality, locally produced foods to the city
• A membership that helps fund outreach and educational initiatives
• Dedicated volunteers
• An inviting ambiance
• A sense of community.

Green City Market’s incredible momentum comes from its many supporters including conscientious and caring consumers, chefs, restaurateurs and other culinary professionals. It’s also a reflects increasing local concern for a more sustainable food system that preserves the environment for future generations. Supporting local artisan farmers and producers helps address this concern and provides the basis for a regional cuisine. Experience what industry leader Alice Waters has called “the best sustainable market in the country.”