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Visitors to the Department of Agriculture tent during the first weekend of the Illinois State Fair were treated to the diversity of locally grown food and products.

These are upcoming events in O’Fallon, Shiloh and surrounding Illinois cities.

Listen now. Southern Illinois residents using food assistance will be able to get more for their money at area farmer’s markets. Foodworks is continuing the program, which allows customers using SNAP at farmer’s markets to purchase more by providing them with matching coupons, which can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as plant starts for edible food. Foodworks’ Libby Ervin said the program benefits recipients and the community. “It’s nice, it allows people th...

Indoor Farmers Market returns with online ordering Unmute CARBONDALE, IL. (WSIL) -- The Indoor Farmers Market in Carbondale returned Saturday after a short holiday break, and with a new feature. The Market moved to its new location in the University Mall in December, now theyve added the convenience of online shopping with curb-side pick-up. Around 18 vendors are are selling their produces online. Orders are accepted Mondays-Thursdays and pickup takes place Saturda...