Artjools (Martha Brown, Heyworth)

Fine silver pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings -- all hand-made by the artist.  Natural gemstones are used in the final design and to string gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces.  Also, original oil paintings and miniatures of Central Illinois and Arizona landscapes.

Christopher J. Zimmerman Photography (Christopher Zimmerman, Bloomington)

Fine art photography; color and black and white prints, matted and framed prints along with loose prints

Jeanne Helm  (Oreana)

Original watercolors and matted note cards.

Land of Lincoln Basketweavers (Rose Grampp and Julie Williams, Bloomington)

Hand-woven baskets, purses, and gourds, including some beaded baskets, gourds, and bracelets.

Valerie O’Neall (Ellsworth)

Ackerman Certified Organic Farm and More (Angie and Ron Ackerman -- Chenoa)

Angie and I met in Viet Nam. Of course our lives have been changed by this experience. It took Angie from her homeland in the beginning and brought her to a cold climate, but a love for growing herbs and vegetables and sharing with customers in the market. Ron's education was vocational agriculture and that is what he did in Viet Nam. His view of the use of chemicals and modern high input agriculture began to change with his experiences with Agent Orange and the results of the use of insecticides on rice growing fields. Having grown up in the waning days of American nonchemical farming it was somewhat easier to see what could be done without them and still have productive crops. So Angie and I have grown closer together in our effort to produce the healthiest produce and crops to our markets knowing they are as natural and nutritious as we can grow them. Each year on the farm is different and so we begin our 23rd year of learning about farming organically.

Brown’s Fresh Produce Market (David and Kathy Brown, Bloomington) 

Brown's Produce is a family owned & operated farm. Since 1955, we have provided the area with the best in fresh produce. Our famous "peaches n cream" sweet corn is a customer favorite. We now are growing more than 25 varieties of vegetables on our 20 acre farm in Bloomington. Hand-picked fresh daily, seasonal produce includes beets, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet corn, okra, snow peas, specialty peppers, etc.  The Browns are a 4th generation roadside market business with over 50 years of growing experience.  

Dearing Country Farms (Brad and Jackie Dearing -- Bloomington)

Specializing in organic eggs, organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries, and grains.  The Dearing farm is a small family homestead that utilizes natural methods and conservation practices to grow and harvest their products.  They follow USDA National Organic Program standards and are Certified Naturally Grown.  More information:  www.dearingcountryfarms.com 

Farmers Garden (Ronald Martin -- Delavan)

We are a small family owned, family run business. Ron was raised on the family farm and has enjoyed farming all his life. Ron and Colleen were both raised in families who grew large gardens and canned and froze the produce they grew. The Farmer's Garden was born out of a desire to share good home grown produce with others.  Our products include broccoli, green beans, beets, potatoes, sweet corn, onions, peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, squash  

Green Acres Herb Farm (Caroline and Dan Schertz -- Lowpoint)

Potted and cut herbs and flowers, herb and flower bouquets, dried flowers in Autumn, some heirloom vegetables.  Working to be Certified Naturally Grown.

Harvey Homestead (Karen Harvey, Ellsworth)

Fresh locally grown vegetables as well as fresh herbs, perennials, fresh flowers and ornamental plants.

Merrick's Produce Farm (Frank Merrick -- Danvers)

I have been participating in farmers markets since 1978 and have been to quite a few different market locations including Peoria, Morton, Normal and Bloomington. The downtown Bloomington market is by far the best market that I have participated in.  This year, I will have tomatoes, potatoes, squash, melons, onions, cucumbers, gourds, pumpkins, lettuce, rhubarb, honey, sunflowers, etc.  

Mitchell Farms Produce (Bill Mitchell -- Bloomington)

Mitchell Farms Produce has been producing fresh locally grown produce for central Illinois since 1972. We have been bringing fresh produce to the Bloomington Normal area for the past 10 years. We specialize in gormet sweet corn, watermelon, muskmelons, tomatoes and strawberries as well as a variety of other items.  For more information, visit www.mitchellproduce.com   

O’Rourke Family Gardens (Mark O’Rourke -- Downs)

O'Rourke Family Gardens is family owned and operated in rural Downs - 8 miles east of Bloomington. Patrons can visit the farm to get fresh vegetables - they can call ahead, we can pick or they can pick. We have a large variety of potatoes and sweet potatoes. Also, we have the best blackberries around when in season.

Trailside Gardens (Kim and Jeff Thomas -- Bloomington)

Vegetable plants, annuals, herbs, perennials, cut flowers, houseplants, mixed containers, hanging baskets, fresh produce in season  

Great Harvest Bread Co. (Anita Ashley, Bloomington)

The Bloomington Great Harvest Bread Co. has been locally owned and operated by Rick and Anita Ashley for 10 years. We fresh mill wheat berries into whole wheat flour to make the freshest breads and sweets. We make everything from scratch with no preservatives or additives. Get a free slice every time you come in the store! More information:  http://www.greatharvestblm.com 

The Medici Restaurant and Bakery (Meghan Thornton, Normal )

Fresh-baked breads, real croissants, and beautiful pastries – all made locally, from scratch, and baked within hours of selling.  For more information, visit www.medicinormal.com 

Goodison Gardens (Simon Burke -- Bloomington)

Founded in 2002, Goodison Gardens this year celebrate their eighth season on Bloomington Farmers' Market. A second greenhouse has lead to an expansion of their unique range of old fashioned open pollinated plants, which includes annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables many of which are simply not available in retail nurseries. Plants are grown in their own greenhouses from seed and cuttings without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides.

Green Acres Herb Farm (Caroline and Dan Schertz -- Lowpoint)

Potted and cut herbs and flowers, herb and flower bouquets, dried flowers in Autumn, some heirloom vegetables.  Working to be Certified Naturally Grown.

Harvey Homestead (Karen Harvey, Ellsworth)

Fresh locally grown vegetables as well as fresh herbs, perennials, fresh flowers and ornamental plants.

Nebeshonee Acres (Mitch Cogswell -- Bloomington)

I am an Illinois Certified Nursery Professional and landscape designer of 17 years. I specialize in shade gardening and hostas but also love ornamental grasses. I would be glad to help you with the installation of your small to medium landscape project including planting beds, small patios/walkways and water gardens, and bed prep or remulching. I am also a horticultural consultant and provide landscape design services for any size project.

Trailside Gardens (Kim and Jeff Thomas, Bloomington)

Trailside Gardens Has a Home location as well as the market every Satuday. We are Located at 2302 W. Washington St in Bloomington & we are open most weekends at our home. We grow everything ourselves from seed cutting or division. We started as a hobby greenhouse, now that has grown into 3 greenhouses & we plan on adding a larger one this year Jeff & I have no help we do everything ourselves plus we both work full time. Jeff & I love playing with our plants. We hope to see you at the Market. Jeff & Kim 

Green Acres Herb Farm (Caroline and Don Schertz -- Lowpoint)

Potted and cut herbs and flowers, herb and flower bouquets, dried flowers in Autumn, some heirloom vegetables  

Harvey Homestead (Karen Harvey, Ellsworth)

Fresh locally grown vegetables as well as fresh herbs, perennials, fresh flowers and ornamental plants.

Dearing Country Farms (Brad and Jackie Dearing -- Bloomington)

Dearing Country Farms is a small, family owned/operated farmstead, growing and harvesting an abundance of seasonal produce, trees, fruit, berries, melons, flowers, herbs, and specialize in raising cage-free, pastured chickens for meat and eggs. We follow USDA Organic Program Standards and are Certified Naturally Grown. Our products can be purchased directly from off the farm, local farmers markets, and at several health food stores.

Ropp Jersey Cheese (Ken Ropp, Normal)

Ken Ropp is a 6th generation dairy farmer. The Ropps invite you to their farm to visit and learn first hand how fine quality cheeses are made. They are 3 miles North West of Normal. Explore their grounds, pet the pure bred Jersey calves. Over 12,000 children have visited in the last three years on school field trips or just with Grandma and Grandpa. The whole family pitches in to keep the business running smoothly. Vegetarian enzymes and vegetarian rennet are use to make their all natural cheeses. Try our on-farm, all natural cheeses made with milk from registered Jersey cattle.  For more information, visit www.roppcheese.com 

Vermillion Valley Meats (Jon Freed, Fairbury)

Vermillion Valley meats is a division of Freed Livestock which has been operated by the Freed family since 1944. We have been raising registered Angus and Limousin cattle sine then. About 20 years ago we began a crossbreeding program with the two breeds to develop Lim-Flex cattle. Lim-flex are exceptionally good mothers that produce superior quality beef. Our beef is “aged” at 34-36 degrees for about two weeks prior to processing to enhance tenderness and give it that wonderful beefy taste you can’t get in a grocery store. Cattle are born and raised on our farm so we monitor their health and growth from start to finish to ensure the highest quality product. Cattle are raised on grass from April to November and fed the best quality feeds without animal by-products. They are “finished” with farm raised, locally grown corn. We take great pride in creating a stress free environment and monitoring the health of our cattle and follow the highest animal husbandry standards. We are Beef Quality Assured Certified for proper care of our animals.  More information:  http://www.vermilionvalleymeats.com/