Farmers' Markets

Buy produce and delicious meats from Growing Power and the Rainbow Farmer's Cooperative at the following farmer's markets:

Winter Markets:

Green City Market (vendor since 2003)

Saturdays, 8am - 1:00pm, November 1 through December 20, 2008.  

Nature Museum.

Growing Power, Inc., Will’s Roadside Farm, and our Chicago urban agriculture projects vend at this innovative sustainable farmers’ market.  Founded by Abby Mandel, this market creates a direct connection between the farmer and consumer, and builds relationships with local chefs.  All of the products sold at the market are raised sustainably and without chemicals. Innovative crops include: Callaloo, Hon Tsai Tai, Papalo and Epazote, Watercress, greens of all sorts, hydroponic and heirloom tomatoes, Borage and over 150+ other specialty varieties.  Come visit us at this national market model of excellence!  

Milwaukee Markets:

Mitchell Street Farmers Market

Growing Power has partnered with the Freedom Now! Collaborative to manage the Milwaukee Southside Mitchell Street Farmers Market, which is based in one of Milwaukee’s most food insecure neighborhoods, i.e., in 2005, the Mitchell Street Farmers Market received the highest volume of WIC and FMNP checks in the state.  Now entering its third year of management, Growing Power is ensuring access to safe, healthy, affordable produce for hungry families, while at the same time supporting local sustainable agriculture. Events, education, nutrition information, and widespread community support make the Mitchell Street Farmers Market the "original" southside market. Visit the Mitchell Street Farmers Market to help support local agriculture. 

Open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 8:00 - 5:00 PM, June 22 through October 30, 2008.  Located just west of the Historic Mitchell Street Neighborhood at the corner of Mitchell Street and Muskego Avenue.  WIC checks accepted. Stop by for fresh, local, healthy, affordable produce from Milwaukee area farmers.

To get involved with market activities, contact the Mitchell Street Farmers Market Coordinator, Leana Nakielski, at 414.527.1546, or via email: leana@growingpower.org.

Chicago Markets:

61st Street Experimental Station Farmer's Market (vendor since 2008)

Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, May 31 through October 25, 2008.

Intersection of Dorchester Avenue and 61st Street.

Bronzeville Farmer's Market (vendor since 2008)

Sundays, 10am - 3pm, June 14 through October 26, 2008.

Intersection of Cottage Grove and 44th Street.

Englewood Farmer's Market (vendor since 2008)

Thursdays, 2pm - 7pm, June 19 through October 30, 2008.  

Intersection of Ashland and 65th Street.

Green City Market (vendor since 2003)

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am - 1:30pm, May 14 through October 25, 2008.  

Intersection of LaSalle and Clark Street in Lincoln Park.