Thank you for supporting the Market's first year! See You in 2012!

The Loyola Farmers' Market will have a new location in 2012.  We will keep you updated on location, vendors and activities planned for the upcoming outdoor farmers market season.

Enjoy the season and keep supporting your local growers and producers.

ABOUT THE FARMERS MARKET

The Loyola University Chicago Farmer’s Market seeks to increase the consciousness of the relationship between people and the environment by demonstrating to consumers where their food comes from and promote the benefits of access to locally grown food, supporting the local food economy, the small family farm, and sustainable agriculture practices that result in fertile lands.  The Loyola Farmers’ Market builds upon the existing community spirit of pride and vitality as residents come together to enjoy a shared experience and promote an environmentally sustainable way of living.

FARMERS MARKET PRICES COMPETITIVE WITH GROCERY STORE CHAINS

Are you interested in purchasing vine-ripened tomatoes directly from the farmer that grew them but worry that they'll stretch your budget just a little too uncomfortably?  Think again.  Emerging investigations are beginning to challenge the notion that produce purchased from Farmers' Markets is more expensive than their supermarket counterparts.  Sometimes, consumers can even purchase better quality food for less at their local Farmers' Market.  For more on the affordability of local food, check out a compelling blog post by New York Times and Washington Post writer, Barry Estabrook.

• Is Local Food More Expensive? A Consumer Price Perspective on Local and Non-Local Foods Purchased in Iowa
• Vermont Farmers' Markets and Grocery Stores: A Price Comparison

For further information on the Market and how to get involved, please contact Gina Lettiere at glettie@luc.edu or 773.508.8255