Windy City Harvest

Windy City Harvest Food, Health and Jobs The Chicago Botanic Garden’s urban agriculture program builds resilient & sustainable communities through food, health, and jobs.

The Final Farm on Ogden Farmers Market of the Season is This Thursday! 🌱It’s our last market of the season, and we’re go...
08/25/2026

The Final Farm on Ogden Farmers Market of the Season is This Thursday! 🌱

It’s our last market of the season, and we’re going out with a bang! 🎉 Join us Thursday, August 27 from 12–4 p.m. at Farm on Ogden for an afternoon of fresh flavors, local vendors, community connections, and all your favorite summer market finds. ☀️💚

Come out one more time to support local farmers, food entrepreneurs, artists, and makers and celebrate another great market season with us! 🌻

📍 Farm on Ogden
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 12–4 p.m.

Mark your calendars and come shop with us one last time this season! 💚🌱

Last week was all about celebrating the amazing people who make Windy City Harvest happen! 💚🌱Our staff came together for...
08/18/2026

Last week was all about celebrating the amazing people who make Windy City Harvest happen! 💚🌱

Our staff came together for Staff Appreciation Day, enjoyed some good food, good laughs, and of course, showed off their creativity during our Salsa Challenge! 🌶️🍅 From harvesting to programming, community engagement to operations, we’re grateful for the passion and dedication our team brings every day.

🌱 The Farm on Ogden Farmers Market is this Thursday! 🌱Join us Thursday, August 13 from 12–4 p.m. for an afternoon packed...
08/11/2026

🌱 The Farm on Ogden Farmers Market is this Thursday! 🌱

Join us Thursday, August 13 from 12–4 p.m. for an afternoon packed with fresh flavors, local makers, community connections, and everything you need to celebrate summer! ☀️

Come hungry and shop an amazing lineup of vendors featuring:

🥬 Fresh produce, herbs, flowers & pasture-raised eggs
🌮 Vegan, vegetarian & meat tamales
🍗 Homemade soul food
🍦 Small-batch artisan ice cream
🥤 Fresh fruit aguas frescas
🪴 Houseplants, seedlings & herbal wellness products
🎨 Original artwork, prints & live caricatures
🌱 Gardening resources and education

Support local farmers, food entrepreneurs, artists, and makers at this week’s market:

✨ Chef Mary J
✨ Ida’s Artisan Soap + Koko’s Kitchen
✨ Kennedy Freeman
✨ M***a Earth
✨ Nekid Nursery
✨ Horchata Sommelier
✨ Wild Trillium Farm
✨ saj
✨ Marcelina Hernandez

🌱 Fresh news from Windy City Harvest!Stay connected with what’s growing at WCH through Fresh from WCH — our bi-weekly em...
07/29/2026

🌱 Fresh news from Windy City Harvest!

Stay connected with what’s growing at WCH through Fresh from WCH — our bi-weekly email newsletter featuring the latest updates from our farms and community programs.

Get the inside scoop on:
🥕 Farm on Ogden Market sales & promotions
🌻 Upcoming events and community happenings
👩🏽‍🌾 Job training and youth programs
📚 Free workshops, classes, and opportunities to get involved

Don’t miss the next issue on July 30! Subscribe through the link in our bio and stay connected with Windy City Harvest.

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 Corps Cohort 1 graduates!On Friday, we celebrated months of hard work, learning, and trans...
07/27/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 Corps Cohort 1 graduates!

On Friday, we celebrated months of hard work, learning, and transformation at the Farm on Ogden. These graduates have grown food, built valuable skills, and strengthened their communities through their dedication and commitment.

We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll continue to make! 💚🌱

The Farm on Ogden Farmers Market is TOMORROW from 12–4 p.m.! 🌽🍅Here's what you'll find:🥬 Farm-fresh produce, herbs, flow...
07/22/2026

The Farm on Ogden Farmers Market is TOMORROW from 12–4 p.m.! 🌽🍅

Here's what you'll find:
🥬 Farm-fresh produce, herbs, flowers & pasture-raised eggs
🌮 Vegan, vegetarian & meat tamales
🍗 Homemade soul food
🍦 Small-batch artisan ice cream
🥤 Fresh fruit aguas frescas
🪴 Houseplants, seedlings & herbal wellness products
🍓 Homemade jams & fresh bread
🍮 Pudding desserts

Meet tomorrow's incredible vendors:
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📍 Farm on Ogden | 3555 W. Ogden Ave.
🕛 Thursday, July 23 | 12–4 p.m.

Interested in a career in sustainable urban agriculture? 🌱The 2027 Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship Interest Form is no...
07/21/2026

Interested in a career in sustainable urban agriculture? 🌱

The 2027 Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship Interest Form is now open!

Our 9-month certificate program, offered in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago, combines hands-on farm experience with classroom learning to prepare you for a career in urban agriculture.

Mandatory information sessions begin next month, and completing the Interest Form is the first step in the application process.

📍 Arturo Velasquez Institute
2800 S. Western Ave.

🗓️ Upcoming Information Sessions:
• August 20 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
• August 27 | 6–7:30 p.m.
• September 12 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
• September 16 | 6–7:30 p.m.
• September 27 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

🔗 Complete the Interest Form through the link in our bio to get started!

🌱 The Farm on Ogden Farmers Market is TOMORROW! 🌱Join us Thursday, July 9 from 12–4 p.m. for an afternoon packed with fr...
07/08/2026

🌱 The Farm on Ogden Farmers Market is TOMORROW! 🌱

Join us Thursday, July 9 from 12–4 p.m. for an afternoon packed with fresh flavors, local makers, community connections, and everything you need to celebrate summer! ☀️

Come hungry and shop an amazing lineup of vendors featuring:

🥬 Fresh produce, herbs, flowers & pasture-raised eggs
🌮 Vegan, vegetarian & meat tamales
🍗 Homemade soul food
🍦 Small-batch artisan ice cream
🥤 Fresh fruit aguas frescas
🪴 Houseplants, seedlings & herbal wellness products
🎨 Original artwork, prints & live caricatures
🌱 Gardening resources and education

Support local farmers, food entrepreneurs, artists, and makers at tomorrow’s market:

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🌱 Ready to harvest your garden? Join us next week for Harvesting 101 and learn when and how to harvest your vegetables f...
07/05/2026

🌱 Ready to harvest your garden? Join us next week for Harvesting 101 and learn when and how to harvest your vegetables for the best flavor and quality.

📅 Saturday, July 11
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 PCC Austin Farm | 330 N. Lotus Ave.

This FREE workshop with is open to all experience levels.

🔗 RSVP using the link in our bio!

Join us for our next Farm on Ogden Farmers Market on Thursday, July 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of fresh f...
07/02/2026

Join us for our next Farm on Ogden Farmers Market on Thursday, July 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of fresh food, local farms, handmade goods, and community!

Next week's lineup includes:
🥬 Fresh produce, herbs, flowers & pasture-raised eggs
🌮 Vegan, vegetarian & meat tamales
🍗 Homemade soul food
🍦 Small-batch artisan ice cream
🥤 Fresh fruit aguas frescas
🪴 Houseplants, seedlings & herbal wellness products
🎨 Original artwork, prints & live caricatures
🌱 Gardening resources and education

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Address

3555 Ogden
Chicago, IL
60623

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+18478356807

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