Q. Who manages the Evanston farmers markets?
Katherine Horwitz Martinez is the manager of the Evanston farmers markets. Email her at khorwitzmartinez@cityofevanston.org or call on the telephone at 847.448.8045. Go to the City’s website page to learn more.
Vendor applications are usually available in the fall. Please note that the Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets does not manage the farmers markets, make any policies, or select the vendors.
Q. How can I learn about the different categories of organic food?
You can read about market terminology here.
Q. How can I volunteer with the Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets?
We love volunteers! To volunteer your services, please send us a note at volunteers@evanstonfarmersmarkets.org. Please be patient. We don’t check this mailbox every day, but we will get back to you.
Q. Where can I learn about the City of Evanston’s ordinances related to the farmers markets?
Here is a link to the most recent version of the City of Evanston’s Code of Ordinances, TITLE 3 – BUSINESS REGULATIONS: CHAPTER 22 – FARMERS’ MARKET.
Q. Is the Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets group a non-profit organization?
Yes! Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2010. Our mission is to advocate for greater access to healthy food for all community members, regardless of means.
If you’d like to make an online financial gift to support our efforts, please click here. Every donation helps!