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Zion Farmers Market

Zion Farmers Market
2400 Dowie Memorial Drive
847-746-4000

Hours:

Mon to Fri: 11am - 7 pm

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Zion Farmers’ Market is to provide a venue where local farmers, producers, crafters and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer in order to pursue the following goals:

-giving growers and producers of local agricultural commodities and other farm-related products alternative marketing opportunities

-giving local merchants, crafters and artisans alternative marketing opportunities

-improving the variety, freshness, taste and nutritional value of produce available in the Zion area

-making healthy, regionally produced foods accessible to lower-income residents

-providing an educational forum for consumers to learn the uses and benefits of quality, locally grown or prepared food products

-encouraging direct communication between consumers and growers

-providing a place where information about community, political and social opportunities is available

-enhancing the quality of life in the Zion area by providing a community activity which fosters social gathering and interaction, local business development and education about the importance of buying local

-ensuring the continued viability of the Market through innovative services, programs and partnerships that maximize the benefits of the Market to the vendors, patrons and community