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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Evanston Farmers’ Market. The Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets is a nonprofit that matches every $25 spent each week at Evanston farmers’ markets with community grants and donations.

Evanston community members weigh in on new SNAP requirements, impact

January 29, 2020

The District of Columbia and 15 states are suing the Trump administration over a recent rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that could result in hundreds of Evanston residents losing benefits...

Corban Koster of Geneva Lakes Produce sorts through vegetables he put on display for customers at the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market.

Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market kicks off 44 years in operation

May 5, 2019

Despite bouts of snow and rain over the past few weeks, the sun came out for the opening day of the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market this Saturday. Community members walked through rows of vendors’...

A woman peruses  different vegetable options. The city will now match 100 percent of Link funds at Evanston farmers’ markets this season in an effort to make locally grown fruits and vegetables more accessible to low-income customers.

Market season brings new resources, out-of-town vendors to Evanston

May 4, 2017

The city will now match 100 percent of Link funds at Evanston farmers’ markets this season in an effort to make locally grown fruits and vegetables more accessible to low-income customers. After securing...

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