This is us
Northbrook Farmers Market Association Board
Dale Duda, President, IL Certified Market Manager
Julie Brame, Secretary
Charles Mann, Treasurer
Carol Currie
Mady Fern
Irv Leavitt
Juliet Ziak
Would You Like to Serve?
We're your neighbors. Please contact us if you are interested in shaping your local farmers market. Meetings are minimal, but mighty!
Market Manager Earns Certification
The Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA) along with Northbrook Farmers Market Association, are pleased to announce that Dale Duda recently completed the 2020-2021 Illinois Certified Farmers Market Manager Program, sponsored by Illinois Farm Bureau and University of Illinois Extension.
Pictured above, Duda is one of 20 managers from across Illinois to be certified as an official "IL-CFMM," Illinois Certified Farmers Market Manager.
This inaugural program required 30 hours of classroom training focusing on basic and advanced leadership skills and professional development topics essential to successful farmers market management. The Illinois Certified Farmers Market Manager Program acknowledges that the Northbrook Farmers Market market manager is a trained professional.
"Farmers markets are essential to the life and livelihood of farmers, producers, and communities throughout Illinois," said Janie Maxwell, ILFMA Executive Director. "Farmers markets don't just happen, and it takes the planning, organization, community organizations, and dedicated individuals for them to be successful. "
Duda had the opportunity to network with fellow farmers market managers, share ideas, suggest creative solutions, and learn from each other. The networking proved to be a valuable component and a highlight of the overall experience," said Maxwell.
"This was a great program to learn more about developing and maintaining a sustainable farmers market, especially during these challenging times," said Duda. “I was thrilled to be in the state organization’s inaugural class.”
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 and Farmers Markets
Did you know:
That farmers markets are essential businesses.
- The pandemic made it clear that local food systems with short supply chains are resilient and dependable in making food available to their communities. The Governor of Illinois recognized this and declared farmers markets essential.
That market managers are local food heroes.
- When the pandemic hit everyone scrambled to accommodate the changing requirements to keep customers safe. Market managers were some of the first to implement innovative strategies around public health protocols.
That farmers markets are safe.
- Research supports conventional wisdom: outdoor marketplaces are safer than alternative indoor retailers due to unlimited air circulation, sunlight, social distancing by spreading out vendors, and other strategies market operators have implemented.
We're In This Together!
Here's How We All Stay Safe
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Wear a face mask that covers both your mouth and nose; keep it on at all times.
- No Mask; No Service.
- Maintain a 6 ft. distance between yourself and everyone else.
- Sanitize your hands often.
- Don't be discouraged: we're in this together!
Community Table
Choose Your Date
First come, first served with preference for local groups. For a reservation form and a required COVID-19 Addendum, click on the Find out more button below.
June 16: Opening Day, sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem
June 23: Northbrook Park District
June 30: Total Link 2 Community
July 7: Be Smart
July 14: Summer Stock Day/Northfield Township Food Pantry
July 21: Go Green Northbrook
July 28: Unavailable
Aug. 4:
Aug. 11: Northbrook Public Library
Aug. 18: North Shore Senior Center
Aug. 25: Unavailable
Sept: 1: CATCH (Community Action Together for Children's Health)
Sept. 8:
Sept. 15:
Sept: 22:
Sept. 29: Unavailable
Oct. 6: Democrats of Northfield Township
Oct. 13: Closing Day and L'il Pumpkins; Kids decorate free pumpkins, sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem