2016 Summertime Webinar Series
Provided in partnership with Urbana Market at the Square, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Morton Grove Farmers Market, Green City Market, Illinois Farmers Market Association, and University of Illinois Extension.
All webinars in the series will be recorded and once recorded can be found using the links below.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Presented by Natalie Kenny-Marquez, Urbana Market at the Square
Urbana’s Market at the Square has offered a “gleaning” program since 2009. Thousands of tons of produce have been donated by participating vendors over the years, benefiting local food banks and pantries, giving those in need greater access to local fruits and vegetables.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Presented by Brad Moldofsky, Morton Grove Farmers Market
Like many farmers markets, Morton Grove holds a weekly event on taxpayer-funded land. Does this mean that any American citizen has unfettered rights to say anything they want anywhere in the market? The short answer is no. The long answer requires more question marks than periods.
Monday, July 25, 2016
Presented by Molly Gleason, Illinois Stewardship Alliance
Businesses are Farmers Market customers too! Learn how to involve your local community restaurants in playing a larger role in supporting local farmers and buying locally. We’ll discuss the Local Flavors farm-to-table restaurant series, operated by Illinois Stewardship Alliance, now in its 9th season.
Monday, August 8
Presented by Dana Benigno
Thinking about creating a cookbook for your farmers market, farm or business? Join us as Dana Benigno shares her experience on the pros and cons of self-publishing verses seeking a publisher. She’ll relate what you need to do to secure a publisher, along with many other helpful insights. Cookbooks for farmers markets and businesses can be as simple as recipe cards or a fancy full color book. It can raise a little money while building community and marketing your farmers market or business! Learning Objectives: Find out about all the options; What will suit your needs best; and how to produce a successful cookbook.