Programs
Green City Market, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the only Chicago farmers' market to provide free resources and educational opportunities about local sustainable issues to shoppers, sprouts, and farmers. It's the only way to achieve a sustainable future. Our mission is to make quality, healthy, delicious food available for home cooks, restaurants, schools, and healthcare facilities.
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Compost and Recycling ProgramIn May of 2012 Green City Market began a composting and recycling initiative. So far, we have diverted over 5,000 lbs of food waste from landfills!Why …
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Green City Market Cost ComparisonGreen City Market and the University of Chicago's Booth School of Management teamed up to create a comparative cost study of market products. The study …
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Knowledge CSAEvery week, the Green City Market Newsletter features a collection of educational tidbits called the "Knowledge CSA". The CSA stands for "Community Shared …
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The Edible GardensThe Edible Gardens are one of Green City Market’s primary educational outreach programs and consist of over 5000 square feet of beautiful, organically …
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Club SproutsGreen City Market encourages young people to try new, locally grown sustainable foods at Club Sprouts. At every market, children are given the opportunity …
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Heirloom and Heritage Preservation ProjectThe Heritage and Heirloom Preservation Project promotes heirloom and heritage products through signage at farmer stands and incorporation into all GCM …
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Field TripsJoin Green City Market for a Field Trip!Field trips with Green City Market are relevant for school groups, summer camps, and more! And it's not …
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Chef DemonstrationsA Green City Market favorite. Supporting chefs from the finest restaurants in the city demonstrate how to prepare meals using locally produced, …
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Savor the Seasons Tasting SeriesSavor the Seasons is an opporutnity for market customers to taste several varities of the same product in a side by side tasting event. Green City …
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Farmer Scholarship ProgramThe Green City Market offers scholarships of up to $500 to 10 farmers each year who wish to pursue continuing education in sustainable agriculture during …
